By Ankeli Emmanuel (Sokoto)
The Magajin Garin Sokoto, Alhaji Hassan Danbaba, a respected kingmaker of the Sultanate Council has confirmed the death of his mother, Aishatu Ahmadu Bello, in a hospital in Dubai.
Aishatu is the second daughter of the first and only Premier of Northern Nigeria, the late Sardauna.of Sokoto, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, who occupied office between 1954 to 1966 when he was killed in a military coup.
Danbaba who spoke to National Accord via phone, said, "It is true. My mother died this morning in a Dubai hospital.
Speaking with a voice filled with grief, Danaba however declined further comment about the life and memories of his mother, as according to him, a further talk should be after the burial.
The premier's daughter, Aishatu Ahmadu Bello, was a widow to the late Marafan Sokoto, Alhaji Ahmad Danbaba.
Giving brief details of the development, her son and Magajin Garin Sokoto' Alhaji Ibrahim Danbaba said arrangements are being made to fly the remains of his mother from Dubai for burial in Sokoto. NNL.