The Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria and Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, has passed away.
Katsina died on Saturday evening at his Sasa market residence in Akinyele Local Government Area.
He will be buried in accordance with Islamic rites today.
Confirming his death in a condolence message, the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, stated that he led with commitment and was patriotic in every way.
Makinde described the demise of the Sarkin Sasa as the end of a great era.
He commiserated with the immediate family of Alhaji Katsina and the entire Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State and Southern Nigeria, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased Sarkin.
According to the governor, he met the late Sarkin years before he became governor, and their relationship had always been cordial, as the late Alhaji Katsina had always been supportive.
He said: “On behalf of the Government and the good people of Oyo State, I express my condolences to the Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State over the demise of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma.
“The death of Alhaji Katsina at the age of 125 marks the end of a great era. “He was a great leader, who led his people with commitment and demonstrated utmost patriotism to Oyo State and Nigeria in every way.
“His cooperation with our government was top-notch and exemplary. “May Allah SWT grant him Aljanah Firdausi.”
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