The District Head of Gwandu in Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed, also known as Sarkin Gabas, has died.

The death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris.

Abdullahi said the traditional ruler died on Wednesday, adding that the funeral prayer would be held at the Palace of the Emir of Gwandu in Birnin Kebbi at 3 p.m.

Rasheed succeeded his father, Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar Mai-Wurno, who was the eldest son of the late Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Haruna Rasheed.

Ahmed Idris described the death as a great loss to Kebbi State and its traditional institution.

He said Governor Nasir Idris, who is currently in the United States attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, was shocked by the sudden death of the traditional ruler.

The governor’s aide prayed for Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

He also prayed for strength and comfort for the deceased’s family, the people of Gwandu and residents of Kebbi State to bear the loss.