Katsina state governor Masari condoles President Buhari over death of 2 family members

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- Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state has condoled President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of two members of the president's family

- Governor Masari who described the deaths as shocking and tragic urged the family to be prayerful

- The governor visited the family in company of some of his cabinet members

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state on Sunday, February 11 described the death of two family members of President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha Mamman and Hajiya Halima Dauda, as “shocking and tragic".

The governor, who made the remark when he paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family at Daura, prayed for the repose of their soul.

Masari called on the family, especially the children of the deceased to remain prayerful and regard the demise of their mothers as an act of God.

He said death was inevitable end of every mortal, hence the need to fear God and remain committed to His course.

It was reported that the governor visited the bereaved family in company of the Secretary to the Sate Government (SSG), Dr Mustapha Inuwa, commissioners and other top government officials.

Hajiya Halima Dauda, 56, who died on Saturday, February 10 was the president’s niece and younger sister to his close associate and nephew, Mamman Daura, while Hajiya Aisha Mamman, passed on Friday, February 9.

Late Hajiya Aisha was the wife of the president’s elder brother, Alhaji Mamman.

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Recall that NAIJ.com previously reported that the Presidency on Saturday, February 10, said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s extended family was bereaved with the deaths of two members in quick succession.

The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, announced this in a statement made available to journalists.

The president's spokesman said: “President Muhammadu Buhari’s extended family has been struck by the loss of two senior members who died within a few hours of one another.”

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