President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi, over the death of his elder brother.
The president noted that the El-Kanemi family “is steeped in rich history and renowned for knowledge and scholarship.”
He said in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, “Your elder brother, Alhaji Abba Fari Shehu Umar Garbai, until his death the District Head of Munguno, was a great man in his own right.
“He was a man of character and remarkable integrity. He lived his entire life in the service of his people. His valuable advice will be greatly missed.”
He prayed that Allah would forgive his gentle soul and reward his noble deeds with paradise.