The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden deaths of two of its members, Aminu Ungogo and Sarki Daneji, who reportedly passed away within hours of each other on Wednesday.
Ungogo, who was the first to die, served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation. He reportedly collapsed and died at the Assembly complex after a brief illness while carrying out his official duties.
The tragic development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai.
“The late Hon. Ungogo died while in active duty at the Kano State House of Assembly. He is survived by his wife and children,” the statement read.
Speaker of the Assembly, Jibril Falgore, expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased lawmaker, his constituents, and members of the House, describing Ungogo’s passing as a devastating and irreplaceable loss.
“Hon. Ungogo’s death comes at a critical time when Kano citizens needed him most,” the Speaker said.
Ungogo was scheduled to be laid to rest on Wednesday evening at exactly 6:00 p.m. at his hometown, in line with Islamic rites.
