Barely 12 hours after the Emir of Rano joined his ancestors in Kano, another First Class traditional ruler, the Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Muhammad Ahmad Asha, is dead.
The Emir was reported to have taken the COVID-19 test and the result was being awaited when he died on Sunday morning at Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, according to a family member who confirmed the death.
The source also revealed that he died while they are still awaiting the results of coronavirus test carried out on him.
“We really don’t know whether he was killed by the COVID-19 or not. Because up till this morning, we have not received the results.
The traditional ruler ascended to the throne 16 years ago.
Findings revealed that preparations for his burial are ongoing as many residents of Kaura Namoda came to the palace on receiving the sad news.
Also as of the time of filling this report, there is no official statement either from the palace or the state government.