By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu and Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the state APC leader, were among the hundreds of Muslim faithful who attended the funeral prayer of the Executive Secretary of the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Bashir Muhammad (Buster).
Late Bashir Muhammad, aged 55, passed away at Sokoto Clinic after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his mother, wife, and three children.
Dignitaries Pay Last Respects
Several top government officials and political figures were present at the funeral prayer, including:
- Justice Saidu Sifawa – Chief Judge of Sokoto State
- Grand Khadi Shuaibu Sodangi Achida
- House Leader Bello Idris
- Muhammad Bello Sifawa – Secretary to the State Government
- Aminu Haliru Dikko, mni – Chief of Staff, Government House, Sokoto
- Isa Saddiq Achida – Sokoto APC Chairman
- Ambassador Sahabi Isa Gada, mni
- Sulaiman S. Fulani Ahmadu – Head of Service
- Commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Permanent Secretaries, and Heads of Government Agencies
Prayers for the Deceased
Special prayers were offered for the repose of Bashir Muhammad’s soul, and he was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
His passing marks a significant loss to Sokoto State, especially in the area of emergency management and disaster response.
