Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, is dead

The Emir of Zazzau and Chairman, Kaduna State Council of Traditional Ruler, Alhaji Shehu Idris, is dead.

A traditional title holder, Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu confirmed the death Sunday afternoon.

He said the Emir died in Kaduna on his way to London Hospital.

Son of the Emir, Aminu Shehu Idris, said his father passed on at the age of 84 after a protracted illness.