Dethroned Zamfara Emir Dies In Dubai
The dismissed Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Abubakar Atiku, has died in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Atiku died in a private hospital in Abu Dhabi following a protracted illness.
“His remains are still in Dubai due to non availability of plight to bring the deceased back home for burial”. Said Zurmi.
The deceased was dethroned along with the Emir of Dansadau, Husaini Umar on April 27, 2021, for allegedly aiding banditry in their respective emirates.