By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A district head in the Zazzau Emirate Council, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, slumped during an event on Thursday in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Alhaji Pate, who held the title of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, was attending the event alongside the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, when the incident happened. 
His remains were buried the same evening at Rimin Dodo.
The Emir expressed condolences to his family, describing him as a dedicated and religious leader.
He prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
Confirming the incident in a statement, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau. said “It is with great sadness that the Zazzau Emirate Council announces the passing of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya Pate, a Council Member of the Emirate.
“Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya, who also served as Councillor in charge of Health Related Matters, passed away while attending a program alongside His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofan Gayan, Zaria this morning.” The statement added.
