The traditional ruler of Biu in Borno State, Alhaji Mai Umar Mustapha Aliyu, has died at the age of 80.
He passed away on Monday night at the Federal Medical Center Gombe after a brief illness.
The family of the traditional ruler said “We lost our father a pillar to Biu Emirate and Borno entirely, the Emir of Biu.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him the highest place in Jannatul Firdaus.”
Alhaji Mai Umar Mustapha Aliyu ascended the throne in 1989. May his soul rest in peace.
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