Kano Governor loses uncle, Hassan Yusuf at 72

Governor of Kano state,  Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the death of his uncle, Hassan Yusuf Danmakwayo.Danmakwayo passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday evening.

A statement signed by the Governor’s Director General, Media and Communications, Sanusi Bature, noted that Danmakwayo, a retired nursing officer, died after a protracted illness in Kano.

“With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the passing away of Alhaji Hassan Yusuf Danmakwayo.” He said.

The deceased, a younger brother to Late Kabir Yusuf, is survived by a wife, many children, grandchildren, and relatives.

He has been buried according to Islamic rites.

The governor prays to Almighty Allah to dwell his soul in Jannatul Firdausy.