The funeral prayer (Salatul Janazah) for the late Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, will be conducted at 2.30 p.m. at the Gusau Central Jumu’ah Mosque.
The Chairman of Gusau Local Government Area, Alhaji Abubakar Imam, made the announcement in Gusau on Friday, noting that remains of the late emir would be buried after Jumu’at prayers.
Imam said, “I wish to inform the Muslim community in the state and across the country that Almighty Allah, who has power over everything, has taken the life of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello.
“The late emir will be buried today (Friday), after Jumu’at Prayers at the Gusau Emir’s palace Jumu’at Mosque. May Almighty Allah forgive him, have mercy on his soul and reunite us in Paradise. Ameen.”
The late emir passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Abuja after a protracted illness at the age of 71.
I have lost a confidant – Zamfara Gov reacts over Emir of Gusau’s passing
Meanwhile, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State had earlier confirmed the death of the Emir of Gusau, disclosing that Alhaji Bello died aged 71 following a protracted illness.
The governor said this in a statement issued by Sulaiman Idris, his Spokesperson and Senior Special Assistant on Media.
He stated that the emir passed away on Friday morning in Abuja. He commiserated with the people of Zamfara, describing the death as a personal loss.
He said “the late Emir of Gusau, Ibrahim Bello, was a supportive royal father and a capable leader who dedicated himself to making Zamfara State better.
“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau.
“I expressed my heartfelt condolences to the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, immediate and extended families of the late Emir, Gusau emirate, as well as the entire people of Zamfara State.
“His Highness’s passing is a huge loss for the people of Zamfara, as well as for the North and Nigeria as a whole.
“The late royal father dedicated 10 years of serving the people after becoming the 15th Emir of Gusau on March 16, 2015. He led with commitment, dedication and strong sense of faith.
“The late emir was an accomplished civil servant who rose to the highest position of Permanent Secretary during his service in old Sokoto and Zamfara states.
“I have lost a confidant and a father whose wisdom guides me and other state leaders. May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah.”