Shinkafi: Abdulsalami, Buhari’s Wife, Govs, Others Sympathise with Family

Sympathisers have continued to troop to the residence of late Marafan Sokoto, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi who died in a London hospital last Wednesday, to pay their respects and condole with his family over his death. Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, were among the dignitaries to visit Sokoto yesterday for the condolence. Speaking when he paid a condolence visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Abdulsalami described the deceased as a committed Nigerian who gave his all for the unity and stability of the nation. “Marafa contributed a lot for this country and I pray to God to reward him for his endeavours,” he added. While Nigerians urging not to despair over the current challenges facing the country, Abdulsalami urged them to be patient and prayerful, as according to him, there is silver linen in the horizon. He also expressed the condolence of former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, who he said could not travel to Sokoto due to unforeseen issues. Responding, the Sultan commended the two former leaders for identifying with the people of Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states in their times of need, and prayed to God to reward them accordingly. Also speaking during a visit to the Sultan palace in Sokoto yesterday, Hajiya Aisha Buhari described the death of the late Shinkafi as a great loss to Nigeria. The wife of the president also prayed God to repose the soul of the deceased and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.