Tinubu mourns Emir of Ningi, Yunusa Danyaya

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State, Yunusa Danyaya.

PUNCH Online earlier reported that the monarch, who is said to have returned from a medical trip to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, August 22, died in the early hours of today (Sunday).

In a statement released on Sunday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President commiserated with the people of Ningi Emirate and the Bauchi State Government over the monarch’s death.

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.”

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