Another Northern Ruler, Emir Of Kaura Namoda Dies While Waiting For Covid-19 Test Result.

North Mourns again as another monarch passes away, The Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Muhammad Ahmad Asha, has died.

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The monarch died at the Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, the state capital this morning May 3. A family member who gave statements to Tribune, said the monarch died while awaiting the result of a COVID-19 test carried out on him.

 He said :

“We really don’t know whether he was killed by the COVID-19 or not. Because up till this morning, we have not received the results.'' the source said



The traditional ruler took over the throne 16 years ago. The families are making plans already to bury him according to Islamic rites . He was 71 years old before his death.



His death comes barely 24 hours after the Emir of Rano, Tafida Abubakar Illa, died in Kano state after a brief illness.