The remains of the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, will be committed to earth today, Friday, following the Jumu’at prayers at the Gusau Central Mosque in Zamfara State.
This was confirmed by the Chairman of Gusau Local Government Area, Alhaji Abubakar Imam, who officially announced the passing of the revered traditional ruler.
He disclosed that the funeral prayer, known as Salatul Janazah, would take place at exactly 2:30 pm.
“It is with deep sorrow that we inform the Muslim Ummah in Zamfara State and beyond that His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, has passed on,” Imam said.
“The Janazah prayer will be held this afternoon at the Jumu’at Mosque within the Emir’s Palace.”
He prayed for divine mercy and forgiveness for the late monarch, adding, “May Allah forgive his shortcomings, show him mercy, and reunite us all in Jannah. Ameen.”
Alhaji Ibrahim Bello died early Friday morning at a hospital in Abuja after a prolonged illness. He was aged 71.
Dignitaries, traditional leaders, government officials, and residents are expected to attend the burial rites in Gusau to pay their final respects.
