Hon. Abdullahi Yarima, the Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area in Sokoto State, is dead.
Yarima breathed his last on Friday at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, after a protracted illness.
His passing marks the end of a political career devoted to grassroots leadership and community service.
Family sources confirmed that the late chairman is survived by his wife, children, and many grandchildren.
He was described as a committed public servant who dedicated his life to the development of Kebbe and the well-being of its people.
Burial rites are scheduled to take place today, immediately after the Jumu’at congregational prayers at his residence in Bado in accordance with Islamic tradition.
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The news of his death has sent shockwaves across Kebbe and beyond, with residents, political associates, and admirers expressing grief over the loss of a leader they say embodied humility, dedication, and compassion.
