Malam Salihu Tanko

Niger Govt Announces Death Of Emir Of Kagara, Salihu Tanko

Niger Govt Announces Death Of Emir Of Kagara, Salihu Tanko

The Government of Niger State has announced the death of Malam Salihu Tanko, the Emir of Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of the State.

Malam Salihu Tanko died today in Minna after a protracted illness.

In a condolence message signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, he described the late Emir of Kagara as a bridge-builder.

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