Sambo Dasuki's father dies at 93

Former Sultan of Sokoto and father of embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki, has died. He was 93 years old. The former monarch died at a hospital in Abuja yesterday Monday November 14th. The late Sultan was deposed in 1996 by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, after he was installed by Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, in 1988. He ruled for eight years before his deposition and banishment to Zing, in Taraba State.

He will be buried today according to Islamic rites. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.