The Emir of Rano, Tafida Abubakar Illa in Kano, is dead.
The monarch is reported to have died on Saturday at a hospital in Kano State.
The Emir who was aged 74, left behind two wives and 17 Children.
Turakin Rano and House of Representatives member representing Rano, Kibiya , and Bunkure Federal Constituency, Alhaji Kabir Alhassan Rururm, confirmed the death of the monarch.
He said the late emir would be buried this evening in the emirate.
Recall that the Emir was appointed amongst the four new Emirates Council by Governor Ganduje in 2019.