The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday, lost two of his nephews, Hussain S. Adiya and Mu’azu Suleiman.
Hussaini was a retired Permanent Secretary in the Sokoto State civil service while Mu’azu was said to be a staff member of the Federal Inland Revenue Service before their death.
Hussaini died after a protracted illness while Mu’azu was said to be hale and hearty and died shortly after saying his dawn prayer.
Mu’azu was also the younger brother of a former Minister of Sport, Yusuf Suleiman.
The remains of the deceased were buried at the royal cemetery, otherwise known as Hubbaren Shehu, after a funeral prayer held at the Sultan Bello Mosque.
The funeral prayer was attended by the Sultan and the ex-minister, among others.
