President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II), describing his passing as a significant loss to Nigeria.

The traditional ruler, a retired military officer and former military governor of Bauchi State, died at a London hospital on Sunday after a brief illness.

In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said the late Emir would be remembered not only for his service as a soldier during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) but also for his distinguished contributions as an administrator and revered traditional leader.

He commended the monarch’s decades of leadership, noting that his efforts brought peace, stability, and development to the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State at large.

Tinubu prayed for the repose of the late emir’s soul and asked Almighty Allah to comfort his family, the Zuru Emirate Council, and the people of Kebbi State in their grief.