The remains of the late Hajiya Maryam Ado-Bayero, mother of the Emirs of Kano and Bichi Emirates, have been buried at the palace of the Emir of Kano. xThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late mother of the two First Class Emirs died on Saturday, in Cairo, Egypt. The deceased, who was the eldest surviving widow of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, was buried at Sheka graveyard within the palace. The funeral prayer was led by the Kano Chief Imam, Prof. Muhammad Sani Zaharaddeen, a few minutes past 7 p.m.Gov. “On behalf of the Kano and Bichi Emirates, other Emirates in the state, government and people of Kano state, we are very grateful for this important condolence visit,” he said.

Source: The Guardian April 27, 2021 09:22 UTC