The Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi, Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, is dead.

This was disclosed by Kebbi State Government in an official statement signed Thursday by Ahmed Idris, the spokesperson to the state governor.

Muhammad Bello, TRIBUNE ONLINE gathered, died after a prolonged illness.

“Regrettably, with a heavy heart, I announce the death of Hon. Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government.

“He died early this morning at UDUTH Sokoto after a protracted illness.” the statement read.

The statement added that the government would communicate details of his burial arrangements to the public in due course.

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