General Abdulsalaam sympathises with Sokoto caliphate on Senior Prince death
By Abdul Mohammed Isa, Minna
Former Nigeria’s Military Head of State , Genreal Abdulsalami Abubakar has commisurated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the demise of Alhaji Hassan Danbaba, the Magajin Garin Sokoto.
Abubakar expresed sadness over the death of Magaji Danbaba, the only surviving grandson of the late Premier of the defunct Northern Region and Sardaunan Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello.
The former Head of State described Danbaba’s death as unfortunate and monumental loss to humanity.
He described the deceased as a highly respected traditional chief who touched many souls through his social connections and economic endowments.
“Magaji Hassan Danbaba will forever be remembered for his generosity, steadfastness and humility. His death is a colossal loss to humanity in general and to the Sokoto caliphate in particular,” General Abubakar said.
He prayed Allah to forgive Danbaba’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds, admit him into Al-janatul firdaus and give his families the fortitude to bear the great loss.
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