JUST IN: Kebbi Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru Dies In Egypt

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died.

NaijaChoice News reports that he passed away on Monday night at a hospital in Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Sources close to the Kebbi State Government confirmed the development but withheld further medical details.

Zuru represented Zuru Constituency and was widely seen as one of the most influential voices in the Assembly. He was elected Speaker of the 10th Assembly in June 2023.

His sudden death has thrown the state’s political circle into mourning.

An aide to Governor Nasir Idris on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the loss as a rude shock.

“The death of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, came to us as a rude shock. It is a painful loss not only to Kebbi State but to the entire nation,” he said.

He added that the government is still gathering complete information and will soon issue an official statement.

“We are still gathering full details surrounding his passing. The government will make an official statement and announce burial arrangements in consultation with the family,” Idris Zuru stated.

Authorities say updates on funeral arrangements will be released once consultations with the family are concluded.