Aisha Buhari loses protocol officer

Aisha Buhari

First Lady Aisha Buhari has announced the death of a protocol officer in her office, Sani Yekini.

Mrs Buhari said in posts shared on social media on Wednesday night that Mr Yekini died earlier in the day from diabetes.

She wrote: “On behalf of my family and entire staff of my office, I wish to condole the family of Mr Sani Yekini a protocol officer in my office who died earlier today.

“May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus.”

According to the first lady, Yekini served in her office for four years.

“He was a very committed, dedicated and courageous staff.

“May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss,” she added.