Emir of Keffi is dead

The Emir of Keffi, Alhaji Muhammadu Chindo Yamusa II, is dead.

The emir is said to have passed away in his sleep today, December 4, 2015, at his palace, according to Leadership.

This was disclosed via a statement released by his brother, Alhaji Abubakar Gada Mohammed, Dan Galadiman Keffi.

According to Mohammed, the monarch had suffered a brief illness before his death.

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The emir will be buried later today in accordance with Muslim rites.

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