Report reaching Newswebbs affirmed that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been confirmed dead, after battling with illness for sometime.
The former Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar passed on while receiving treatment in a private hospital.
According to a report by TVC News, Atiku passed on while receiving medical treatment in Egypt. The monarch was rushed to Egypt few days ago when his family members noticed that his health was deteriorating and needed urgent medication.
According to the family source, the monarch died last Friday.
The report explained that his remains would be taken back to his home in Zurmi Local Government Area of the State for burial according to Islamic tradition.
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However, at the moment of compiling the report, no official statement has been issued by the State government over the death of the dethroned Emir.
It would be recalled that Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle sacked the monarch over alleged involvement in banditry activities. He was detained in the Government House for couple of months.
The Emir and two other monarchs were later charged to court by the State government due to pressure from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
