KANO State Governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the death of his uncle, AlhajiHassan Yusuf Danmakwayo.
Alhaji Danmakwayo passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday in Kano.
In a statement signed by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to the Governor, late Hassan Yusuf, a retired Nursing Officer died after protracted illiness.
Aged 72, Hassan died today and has been buried according to Islamic rites.
The deceased is survived by his wife, many children, grandchildren and relatives.
Late Dan’makwayo was the younger brother to late Alhaji Kabir Yusuf, the father of Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Governor prayed to Almighty Allah to grant his soul Jannatul Firdaus and the fortitude of the family to bear the irreparable loss.