Zuru, popularly known as Lifiddan Zuru, reportedly died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, the Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, has passed away.
His demise was confirmed in a statement issued by Murtala Diri, an official of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, via his official Facebook page.
Zuru, popularly known as Lifiddan Zuru, reportedly died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
“The death of the Speaker is a significant loss to his constituents, the legislative body, and the state in general,” the statement noted.
His death has triggered an outpouring of condolences from fellow lawmakers, political associates, and residents across Kebbi State, many of whom have described him as a dedicated public servant who contributed significantly to legislative development in the state.
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An aide to the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Communication and Strategy, Idris Abdullahi Zuru, described the news as shocking.
“The death of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, came as a rude shock to us. It is a painful loss, not only to Kebbi State but to the entire nation,” he said.
“We are still gathering full information surrounding his passing. The government will issue an official statement and announce burial arrangements in consultation with the family.”
Zuru, who represented the Zuru Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected Speaker at the inauguration of the 10th Assembly on 8 June 2023.
Further announcements regarding burial arrangements are expected to be made by his family shortly.
