Katsina Emirate kingmaker, Nuhu Abdulkadir, dies at 77
One of Katsina Emirate Council’s top kingmakers, Alhaji Nuhu Abdulkadir, is dead.
According to reports, the Kauran Katsina and District Head of Rimi, aged 77, died at his residence in the early hours of Tuesday.
He suffered a brief illness shortly after celebrating his 40th anniversary on the throne of Rimi.
His death was confirmed by a member of the family, Alhaji Aminu Nuhu-Abdulkadir.
The deceased will be buried later in the day, according to Islamic rites. Funeral arrangements are underway.
Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, the Emir of Katsina, was the deceased’s right-hand man.
