The longest serving traditional ruler in Zamfara state, Emir of Kwatarkwashi, Alhaji Ahmad Umar, is dead.
He died at the age of 93.
He served as emir for 61 years.
A statement by Zamfara State government said Mai-Kwatarkwashi died on Thursday.
The statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government Kabiru Balarabe said the eldest emir died after a prolonged illiness
His funeral prayer was done in Kwatarkwashi town.
Mai- Kwatarkwashi was crowned by Sultan Abubakar III on March 17, 1961.
