Alhaji Sambo Sulaiman, the Sarkin Tukur-Tukur in Zaria, Kaduna State, has died at the age of 82.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sulaiman died in his residence on Saturday night after a protracted illness.
Alhaji Sabo Sulaiman, Manager, Queen FM Radio, Zaria and a relation to the deceased, said Sulaiman is survived by a wife, 11 children, many grandchildren and relations.
NAN reports that the deceased was buried in Zaria on Sunday morning, according to Islamic injunctions. The deceased was the Village Head of Tukur-Tukur ward in the Zazzau Emirate Council in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. (NAN)