By: Our Correspondent
Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has joined other well meaning Nigerians to mourn the demise of Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, Marafan Sokoto, who died Wednesday afternoon at a
London hospital, describing him as a true statesman whose selfless and meritorious service
to God, country and humanity was felt by all.
This was contained in a message of condolence issued in Sokoto by his Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam.
The statement further describes Shinkafi as a distinguished legal luminary, security expert, politician with conscience and great community leader and mobiliser.
“Marafa’s death has closed a chapter in the life of one Nigeria’s most valuable public officers who made his mark in both public and private sectors. He was a truly passionate Nigerian whose invaluable contributions to issues of national interest will be greatly missed.
“His law office served as training ground for many aspiring lawyers in Sokoto State and beyond.
He condoled with his immediate family, the people and government of Zamfara
State and the Sultanate Council of Sokoto, praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest.
