Tragedy in Northern Nigeria as 43-Year-Old Monarch Dies Suddenly
- The Funakaye Emirate Council has confirmed the death of the Emir of Funakaye in Gombe state, Alhaji Mu’azu Muhammad Kwairanga
- The traditional ruler who died at the age of 43 and is survived by one wife and five children, breathe his last breath after retiring to bed on Saturday, August 27
- Meanwhile, funeral arrangements are already in check as the deceased would be buried on Sunday, August 28, at his palace according to Islamic rites
A piece of news that would sadden the heart of many Nigerians, is the demise of the Emir of Funakaye in Gombe State, Alhaji Mu’azu Muhammad Kwairanga who died at the age of 43.
According to sources at the Funakaye Emirate Council, the emir died shortly after retiring to bed, on Saturday, August 27.
Daily Trust reports that the deceased’s last public function was on Saturday in Gombe where he attended the flag-off of the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami.
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Alhaji Mu’azu Muhammad Kwairanga attended important events before his demise
On Friday, August 26, he was at the opening ceremony of the newly constructed Kaltungo Central Mosque in Kaltungo LGA of the state.
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He also attended the commissioning of the phase I of the newly reconstructed Gombe-Yola Road in Kumo town of Akko LGA of the state.
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He was said to have held a meeting with officials of Funakaye branch of the Jama’atul Izalatul Bidi’a Wa Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) at the palace until Magrib prayer, which he observed in congregation at the palace Mosque.
Palace reacts to Alhaji Mu’azu Muhammad Kwairanga's demise
A palace source stated that:
“He later retired to his bed, but around 12am the sad news was relayed to us about the deceased of the emir.”
Late Mu’azu Kwairanga Mu’azu was appointed as the third Emir of Funakaye on June 2, 2021, 13 days after the demise of his elder brother, late Abubakar Muhammad Kwairanga.
Late Mu’azu Kwairanga a descendant of late Modibbo Bubayero, the founder of Gombe Emirate, was born on April 20, 1979 to late Muhammad Kwairanga Abubakar, the first Emir of Funakaye.
Burial rites of the monarch
Funeral prayers for the deceased will take place at his palace by 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 28.
He is survived by one wife and five children.
Longest serving Zamfara monarch dies after 61 years on throne
Zamfara State Government has announced the death of the Emir of Kotorkoshi in Bungudu Local Government area of the State, Alhaji Ahmad Umar.
In a statement issued by the secretary to Zamfara state Government, Kabiru Balarabe and sent by Legit.ng regional reporter in Zamfara, Ahmad Khaleel, the Emir died this afternoon following a prolonged illness.
Late Ahmad Umar is unarguably the longest-serving Monarch in Zamfara State as he ascended to the throne on 17th March, 1961.
Tragedy as prominent Nigerian lawmaker dies at 58
Meanwhile, the lawmaker representing Oron Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Nse Ekpenyong, has also been pronounced dead.
The sad incident was confirmed by the chairman of Mbo Local Government Area, Asuqwo Eyo, to newsmen.
Until his death, he was a member, representing Oro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
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