BREAKING: Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Zuru dies after illness in Egypt

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died in a hospital in Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Zuru passed away on Monday night after a period of ill health, according to sources close to the Kebbi State Government. However, details surrounding the nature of his illness remain limited.

The late Speaker, who represented Zuru Constituency, was widely regarded as an experienced lawmaker and a key figure in the state’s legislative arm.

Reacting to the development, an aide to the governor on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the news as shocking and a significant loss.

“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 more details would be made available in due course.

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

Further announcements regarding funeral arrangements are expected from both the family and state authorities.