Politics

BREAKING: Kebbi LG Chairman, Muhammad Bello dies

Kebbi State Government has announced the death of the chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area of the state, Muhammad Bello.

Bello died after a protracted illness.

The spokesman for the state governor, Ahmed Idris, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, Dec. 28, said the deceased died early this morning and will be buried later in the day.

The statement read, “Regrettably, with heavy heart, I announce the death of Hon. Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, Executive Chairman of Maiyama local Government.

“He died early this morning at UDUTH Sokoto after a protracted illness.”

The statement further disclosed that the time for burial will be communicated to the public.