Thousands Bid Late Sultan of Sokoto, Ibrahim Dasuki Farewell
The remains of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto was buried around 3 p.m. at Hubbaren Shehu, the burial site of the Caliphate’s nobility.
The funeral prayer, which was led by Chief Imam, Malam Usman Bello Akwara, was held at the Sultan Bello Mosque, close to the Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto yesterday.
The prayer was attended by the Sultan of Sokoto, Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emirs of Gwandu, Daura, Argungu, Anka, Moriki, Mafara, Bungudu and several emirs from northern Nigeria.
The governors of Kebbi, Kano, Bauchi and Katsina States were also in attendance.
The federal government delegation was represented by Kyari, Dambazau, Minister of Defence Mansur Dan-Ali, Minister of Federal Capital Territory Muhammad Bello, and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami.
Also at the mosque were the former NSA, Lt. Gen. Aliyu Gusau (rtd); former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa; former Minister of Mines and Steel, Ahmed Gusau; former Minister of Transport, Yusuf Suleiman; and the president’s nephew, Mamman Daura, among others.
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