Borno State Government has confirmed the death of His Highness, the Shehu of Bama, Kyari Ibn Umar Elkanemi who passed on Monday afternoon in Maiduguri the Borno state capital

In statement signed by the special adviser on communication and strategy to the Governor of Borno state, mallan Isa Gushua

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said the Shehu was known to have been battling with protracted illness as many people of his age, often deal with.

the Shehu’s palace will announce funeral arrangements that will be communicated to members of the public.

the State Government stands with the Royal family and the people of Bama, the state’s council of chiefs and entire people of the state in this grieving period.

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