Nasarawa chief dies

The first class traditional ruler of Gadabuke in Gadabuke Development Area in Toto LGA of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Aliyu Daudu, has died at the age of 96.

A family member of the monarch, Abdullahi Zakari, who confirmed the death to our reporter through telephone on Tuesday, said he died in the late hours of Monday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, after a protracted illness.

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The Chairman of Toto LGA, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Tashas, who expressed shock and sadness over the passing of the traditional ruler, said he would be remembered for his fatherly role and commitment to the development of the Gade Nation and Toto LG as a whole.