President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the death of Emir Yunusa Danyaya of Ningi in Bauchi State.
The monarch passed away early this morning (Sunday), having reportedly returned from a medical visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, August 22.
The President expressed his condolences to the people of Ningi Emirate and the Bauchi State Government on the passing of the monarch in a statement made public on Sunday by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.
The statement, titled “President Tinubu mourns Emir of Ningi”, added, “The President describes the late monarch as an illustrious leader who deployed the power and resources of his throne to serve his community.
“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the departed traditional ruler and condoles with his family and all those grieving the loss.”
