Tragedy struck on Thursday as a District Head in the Zazzau Emirate Council of Kaduna State slumped at a public function, and was later confirmed dead at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar Gayan Zaria.
Reports indicated that the unfortunate incident occurred when Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, slumped while attending an occasion alongside the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli.
In a statement confirming the incident, the Media and Publicity Officer of the Zazzau Emirate, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, said; “It is with great sadness that the Zazzau Emirate Council announces the passing of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya Pate, a Council Member of the Emirate.
“Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya, who also served as Councillor in charge of Health Related Matters, passed away while attending a program alongside His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofan Gayan, Zaria this morning.”
The statement added that the remains of the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, have since been buried at Rimin Dodo, and the burial took place in the evening of Thursday, January 30, 2025
In his condolence message, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli described Pate’s death as “the will of Allah” stating that “death is inevitable and can come whenever Allah has destined.”
The Emir, who consoled the deceased’s family, described the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau as hardworking, dedicated, and very religious whose vacuum will not easily be replaced.
The Royal Father prayed that the soul of the departed should have eternal life rest.
