Emir of Zaria, Shehu Idris is Dead

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The traditional monarch, Emir Shehu Idris of Zaria in Kaduna state has reportedly died. 

 

He died at 84 years.

His death was confirmed on Sunday by Senator Shehu Sani who expressed sadness at the loss of a great leader.

Senator Shehu Sani wrote on Twitter;” Tragic news from Zaria. Our Emir of Zaria. I received the shocking news of the demise of our Emir of Zaria HRH Alhaji Sheu Idris. We lost a unifying figure, a Titan of peace and an exemplar for tolerance.

 

I received the shocking news of the demise of our Emir of Zaria HRH Alhaji Shehu Idris.We lost a unifying figure,a Titan of peace and an exemplar for tolerance.He was a pillar of transformation & a Bridge between religion,culture and modernity.Inna lillahi wainna Illayhir rajiun.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) September 20, 2020