Waziri of Kano, Sheik Isa Waziri dies at 88

by Oge Okonkwo

Kano Emirate Council
Kano Emirate Council

The Waziri of Kano, Sheik Isa Waziri, is dead at the age of 88. A member of the Kano Emirate Council,Waziri , died on Friday evening at his Tudun Wazirci residence in Kano after a protracted illness.

This was said in a statement signed by a member of the royal family, Alhaji Faruk Usman.

According to reports, the late Wazirin Kano was the first Imam of Murtala Muhammad Mosque in Kano, he was appointed Chief Imam of Kano and later the Wazirin of Kano by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.

Before his death, Wazirin  served as a Special Adviser to the Emir of Kano on Religious Matters, Sharia Court Judge, school teacher and a principal.

Waziri is survived by two wives, many children and grand children and has since been buried according  to Islamic rites at his Tudun Wazirci residence.

Among those who attended the burial were members of the Emirate Council, traditional rulers and top government functionaries.

One comment

  1. Innalillahi wainna ilaihirrajiun. May the soul of Sheik Isa Waziri rest in perfect peace.

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