Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed profound shock and deep pain over the sudden deaths of two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly on the same day.

This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

Yusuf described the near-simultaneous demise of Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, member representing Kano Municipal Local Government Area, and Hon. Aminu Sa’adu, who represented Ungoggo Local Government Area in the Kano State House of Assembly, as a dark and heartbreaking moment in the history of the state.

The governor said the tragedy has left the government and people of Kano in collective grief, stressing that the loss of two vibrant lawmakers within hours is a heartbreaking tragedy that words can hardly describe.

According to him, the deceased legislators were dedicated public servants, loyal politicians, and dependable voices of their constituents, whose commitment to lawmaking and grassroots representation remained unquestionable.

Yusuf stated that Kano State has lost two sons who devoted their lives to public service, adding that their sudden departures have created a painful vacuum in the Assembly and in their respective communities.

He extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the leadership and members of the Kano State House of Assembly, and the people of Kano Municipal and Ungoggo Local Government Areas.

The governor prayed that Allah (SWT) forgive their shortcomings, envelope them in His infinite mercy, admit them into Aljannatul Firdaus, and grant their families and the entire people of Kano the strength to endure the monumental loss.

Yusuf called on the people of the state to remain calm, united, and prayerful, describing the tragedy as a test of faith and collective resilience.

Hon. Aminu Sa’adu has been buried at Ungoggo cemetery, while the funeral rites of Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji will take place at 10 a.m. at the Emir’s Palace mosque on Thursday morning. (THE SUN)