President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Emir of Daura, Umar Farouk Umar over the death of his wife, Binta Umar.
The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Friday, said the president spoke with the monarch on phone, saying: “I am personally touched and saddened by the death of your senior wife Hajiya Binta Umar at the age of 70.
“The deceased had lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation. She was an epitome of great virtues.
“My heart and prayers are with you and members of your family over the demise of this pillar of your household.”
President Buhari prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and that her good deeds would be rewarded.
The president also prayed that “God will grant the Emir and his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
