Saraki loses uncle

Bukola Saraki

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has lost his uncle, Ayinla Saraki.

Mr Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State, said in a tweet that his uncle died on Wednesday.

“Inalilahi Wa Ina Ilaehi rajiun. Earlier today we lost my uncle, Alhaji Ayinla Saraki. I pray that Allah forgives his sins and grants him a place among the righteous ones in Aljannah Firdaus. Amen,” he wrote.

Saraki did not state the cause of death.