BREAKING NEWS: Hausa Community Leader Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland Is Dead

The leader of the Hausa community in Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Ɗahiru Zungeru, is dead.

Zungeru died on Monday evening, barely a few months after he was turbaned as the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland.

He succeeded his elder brother, Ahmadu Dahiru Zungeru, continuing a family legacy, as their father, Alhaji Dahiru Zungeru, had also served as Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland in the past.

A source within the Hausa community in the Sabo area of Ibadan confirmed the death to DAILY POST.

According to the source, the late traditional leader will be buried today (Tuesday) in line with Islamic rites.

“Yes, the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland is dead. He died this evening. He will be buried in Sabo tomorrow (Tuesday),” the source said.