The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the unexpected deaths of two members, Aminu Ungoggo and Sarki Daneji, who reportedly died within hours of each other on Wednesday.
The first to pass was Ungogo, head of the House Appropriation Committee, who reportedly died in the Assembly complex after a brief illness.
This was confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday by the speaker’s spokesman, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai.
“The late Hon. Ungogo died while in active duty at the Kano State House of Assembly. He is survived by his wife and children,” the statement read.
Jibril Falgore, Speaker of the Assembly, expressed condolences to the deceased’s family, Ungogo constituents, and other lawmakers, calling the loss irreplaceable.
“Hon. Ungogo’s death comes at a critical time when Kano citizens needed him most,” the minister stated.
Ungogo’s funeral was set for Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in his hometown.
