The Sokoto State Government has announced the passing of Governor Aminu Tambuwal‘s father, Shiekh Haruna at the age of 96.

The government made the announcement on Thursday in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on media and publicity to the governor Muhammad Bello.

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The statement reads, “Sheikh Haruna died in his hometown of Tambuwal at the age of 96 on Thursday”.

Being a devout Muslim, he has been buried according to Islamic rites.

He is survived by children, including the governor, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren.