President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday extended condolences to the royal family as well as the government and people of Niger State on the demise of the Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Salihu Tanko.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement titled “President Buhari commiserates with Niger government, people on the passing of Emir of Kagara.”
Shehu said the President joined the Etsu Nupe and Chairman Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, as well as the people of Kagara emirate in mourning the first class Emir who he said guided his community with dignity and dedication throughout his 30 years on the throne.
He prayed Allah to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest in Jannatul Firdausi.