The grandson of Sir Ahmadu Sardauna, Premier of Northern Nigeria, Hassan Danbaba is dead.
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto –
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Coucil for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111 alongside Governor Nasir El-rufai, (Kaduna) Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi) were amongst dignitaries that attended the burial of Sardauna’s grandson, Magajin Garin Sokoto, Alhaji Hassan Danbaba, on Saturday in Sokoto.
NATIONAL ACCORD had earlier reported that the 51 years old Danbaba, slumped and died in Kaduna this afternoon according to family sources.
Leading the funeral prayers, the Chief Imam of Sultan Bello Musque, Muhammad Bello Akwara said death is inevitable for all mortals, hence appealing to all and sundry to make their paths right with Allah while alive.
The remains of Alhaji Hassan Dambaba was laid to rest according to Islamic rites at Binaci few steps away from Sultan’s palace at the family cemetery of Magajin Gari’s.
Reacting to the death in a statement, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, expressed grief over the sad incidence.
Senator Wamakko, said the late Danbaba was not only a distinguished gentleman but also a respected traditional ruler that has contributed immensely to the development of Sokoto Caliphate and the nation in general.
He affirmed that Sokoto Caliphate has indeed lost a father and a respected leader, who lived a life of service to the Caliphate, Nigeria and humanity.
The lawmaker prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and reward his good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus.
