LG chairman elected three days ago in Kano dies

Ali Namadi, who was elected Chairman of Bebeji local government Area of Kano State on Saturday, is dead.

His sad passing was announced by his campaign’s public relations officer, Ibrahim Tiga who said Namadi died around 1:00a.m on Tuesday January 19. 

The cause of his death is not yet known. Tiga however said the funeral prayers will take place in his hometown, Bebeji, on Tuesday morning in accordance with Islamic rites.