Sultan loses younger brother; Sokoto Commissioner for Home Affairs

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday announced the death of his Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Abdulkadir Jeli-Abubakar who is younger brother to His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III. A statement signed by Tambuwal’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Muhammad Bello, said Jeli- Abubakar died on Thursday at 64 after a protracted illness. The deceased has since been buried according to Islamic rites. Tambuwal described the death as a great loss to the state and nation at large in recognition of his contributions…

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