Kano Emirate member, Galadinma Kano dies at 79

A prominent member of the Kano Emirate Council, the Galadima Kano, Tijjani Hashim, is dead. Hashim died at the age of 79. Premium Times reports that, the Galadima died in the early hours of today (Monday) in Abuja. The report says the source who disclosed the news pleaded not to be mentioned since the emirate council is yet to make an official pronouncement on the development,. He disclosed further that arrangements were already in progress to fly Mr. Hashim’s remains from Abuja for burial at about 2 p.m. in Kano. The source also disclosed that the emirate council is yet to get the official cause of the death of the deceased because all they knew prior to his death was that he travelled to Abuja. Dan Maje Kano, Munir Sanusi has equally confirmed Mr. Hashim’s death. He said, “Yes, it is true,” he said. “I’m at the Kano airport expecting his remains because his burial has been scheduled for 2. p.m.” Mr. Hashim is said to be one of the most powerful members of the Kano Emirate Council and was close to virtually all presidents and head of state of northern origin.