Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Muhammad, Dethroned Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State is dead, 9mews Nigeria learned.
The dethroned Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Atiku Abubakar Muhammad, has died in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
9news Nigeria reports that Muhammad passed away last Friday in a private hospital in Abu Dhabi following an undisclosed illness.
A family source who confirmed the former monarch’s demise said: “His remains are still in the UAE due to non-availability of flight to bring him back home for burial.”
Late Atiku Abubakar Muhammad was dethroned alongside the Emir of Dansadau, Husaini Umar on April 27, 2021, for allegedly aiding banditry in their respective domains. As of the time of filling this report, no official statement has been issued by the state government.
9news Nigeria.
