The late traditional ruler of Sankera in Benue, Abu King Shuluwa
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi –
The Tiv Traditional Council (TTC) on Friday announced the death and funerals of the traditional ruler of Sankera in Benue, Abu King Shuluwa.
The Secretary, Tiv Area Traditional Council, Mr Shinyi Tyozua, announced this in a statement issued in Makurdi.
According to the statement, the Tor Sankera, King Shuluwa died on Tuesday at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.
He was born in 1946 and died at the age of 79.
Before his death, Abu King Shuluwa was the Tor Sankera and Chairman, Sankera Intermediate Area Traditional Council and member of the Tiv Area Traditional Council and Benue State Council of Traditional Rulers.
“The body of the late Tor will be buried on the Feb. 10 at Katsina-Ala. Details of the burial programme will be released in due course.
“By this announcement, all members of Tiv Area Traditional Council and Benue State Council of Traditional Rulers are invited to attend the burial and pay their last respect to the revered traditional ruler.”
