BREAKING: Death Hits Vice President Shettima

Death has hit Vice President Shettima.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, the mother of Nana, the wife of Vice-President Kashim Shettima is dead.

 

This Nigeria news platform understands that Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, 69, died in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness.

 

The spokesperson of the vice president, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

 

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Nkwocha said that the deceased, who was the mother of the vice-president’s wife, Mrs Nana Shettima, would be laid to rest on Monday afternoon in Kano, in accordance with Islamic injunction.

 

He said that the deceased was known as an exemplary and kind-hearted mother in her community and also a devoted Muslim.

 

Nkwocha,” She was respected for her wisdom, compassion, and dedication to charitable causes.

 

” Many remember her as a source of guidance and support, both within her family and in the wider community in Kano.

 

” The nation extends its condolences to Vice-President Shettima, Mrs Nana Shettima, and their family during this difficult time, while appreciating the life and legacy of the late Hajiya Maryam Albishir.”