Katsina Deputy Governor, condoles with S.A. security over brother’s death

State Correspondent

The Katsina State Deputy Governor, QS Mannir Yakubu, has condoled with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Katsina, over the demise of his elder brother, Jibril Ahmed Yar’adua.

A statement made available to News Dot Africa by Ibrahim Musa Kallah, Chief Press Secretary to his Excellency the Deputy Governor of Katsina State said on his arrival, H.E Mannir was received by Alh Ibrahim katsina and some members of the family.

Accompanied by his aides, he prayed to Allah for the repose of the soul of the deceased and for the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss

Late jibiril Ahmed Yar’adua died at the age of 66yrs on Sunday evening and buried on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites.

He was survived by one wife, seven children and relatives.

In a related development, the Deputy Governor has condoled with the family of Hajiya Indo, mother-in-law to Dr Yushau Armaya’u, who passed away on Sunday after a brief illness.

Aged 90, late Hajiya Indo left behind two children many grandchildren and relatives.

Among her children is the current Nigerian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Alh muhammad Rimi.

QS Yakubu prayed to Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and grant them Jannatul-Firdaus.