BREAKING: At 125, Sarkin Sasa Is Dead—’We’ve Lost A Great Spiritual, Traditional’ Leader’—Senator Akintunde Mourns
Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma, died this evening at the age of 125. Until his death, he was the Chairman Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria.
In a release made available to the media through Kunle Olatunji, the special assistant on media and publicity to Senator Yunus Akintunde, the federal lawmaker expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the notable traditional ruler.
A staunch advocate of good governance in a democratic setting, Alhaji Maiyasin Katsina was an epitome of humility, piety, and commitment to service to humanity.
“Well loved and highly respected by his subjects and associates across the country, Alhaji Katsina Sarkin Sasa, as he was fondly called, will be sorely missed,” Akintunde hailed.
“He was both a political and spiritual leader to several of us, endowed with unequalled leadership virtues and a very peaceful disposition. We will miss his staunch support, guidance, good nature, and excellent relationship at all times.”
“My heartfelt condolences go to his immediate family members, his subjects, and the Hausa communities across the country, even beyond the areas of traditional rulership jurisdiction. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Fridaus,” Sen. Akintunde prayed.
