Emir of Gaya is dead

The Emir of Gaya in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdukkadir, 91, is dead.

Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim-Gaya, the Chairman, Media, in the Emirate, announced this on Wednesday in Kano.

Ibrahim-Gaya said that the Emir died after a brief illness, adding that the late traditional ruler is survived by three wives, 28 children and many grandchildren.

According to Ibrahim-Gaya, the funeral prayer of the late emir will be conducted at 4 p.m. in the deceased’s palace.

Reports said that Gaya was among the four newly-created emirates by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje.

The others are Bichi, Rano and Karaye.