The Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland and leader of the Hausa community in the ancient city, Alhaji Ali Dahiru Zungeru, has passed away.
Punch Metro learnt that Zungeru died on Monday evening, barely a few months after he was turbaned as the Sarkin Hausawa.
The late community leader succeeded his elder brother, Ahmadu Dahiru Zungeru, continuing a family lineage closely associated with the traditional leadership of the Hausa community in Ibadan. Their father, Alhaji Dahiru Zungeru, had also served as Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland during his lifetime.
A senior member of the Hausa community in the Sabo area of Ibadan, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Monday night.
“Yes, the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland is dead. He died this evening,” the source said. “He will be buried in Sabo tomorrow, Tuesday, in line with Islamic rites.”
