SAN FRANCISCO, May 02, (THEWILL) – The Emir of Rano, of the new emirates created by the state government, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila Auto Bawo, 74, has died from an undisclosed ailment. He died in a local hospital in Kano on Saturday.
He has been buried according to Islamic rites.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, commiserated with Kano State Government and Council of Chiefs over his demise.
“The President joins the family and Rano Emirate in mourning the royal father, whose words of wisdom, nobility and decency will be sorely missed, especially at a time the government is relying on traditional rulers to sensitize citizens on directives for safety.
“President Buhari urges his family and the Emirate to find solace in the good works of the deceased and ensure his legacies are carried on.
“The President prays that the almighty God will forgive the shortcomings of the Emir, remember his good works and grant his soul eternal rest.”
