The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, lost two of his nephews, Hussain S. Adiya and Mu’azu Suleiman on Saturday.
Hussaini was a retired Permanent Secretary in the Sokoto State civil service, while Mu’azu was said to be an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service before their deaths.
Hussaini died after a protracted illness while Mu’azu was said to be hale and hearty but died shortly after saying his dawn prayer.
Mu’azu was also the younger brother of the former Minister of Sport, Yusuf Suleiman.
The remains of the deceased were buried at the royal cemetery, otherwise known as Hubbaren Shehu, after a funeral prayer held at the Sultan Bello Mosque.
The prayer was attended by the Sultan and the ex-minister, among others.