Zazzau Emirate Prince, Umar Shehu Idris Dies in Auto Crash Along Kaduna-Abuja Road.
Prince Umar Shehu Idris, son of the late Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu Idris, has died following a tragic car accident along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Tuesday afternoon. He was 41 years old.
The late prince, who held the title of **Dan Isan Zazzau**, served as the Assistant Secretary to the Zazzau Emirate Council, a key position in one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prominent traditional emirates. Zazzau, also known as the Zaria Emirate, has its headquarters in Zaria, Kaduna State, in Northwest Nigeria.
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The crash claimed Prince Umar’s life just 39 days after the death of his mother, the wife of the late Emir Shehu Idris, and mother-in-law of the current Emir, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli. The accident marks a further blow to the royal family and the emirate, which has been mourning multiple losses in recent weeks.
Prince Umar is survived by his two wives and two children. His death has prompted a wave of mourning across the Zazzau Emirate and beyond, with condolences pouring in from various quarters.
Mallam Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Zazzau Emirate’s Media and Publicity Officer, confirmed the news of the prince’s passing. He stated that the Emirate would soon announce the funeral arrangements.
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The Kaduna-Abuja expressway, where the accident occurred, is notorious for frequent accidents and remains one of Nigeria’s busiest and most perilous roadways.
For now, the emirate and its people are left to grapple with the loss of one of its young leaders, who had been playing a significant role in the affairs of the Zazzau Emirate Council.
Background of the Zazzau Emirate
The Zazzau Emirate, often referred to as the Zaria Emirate, is one of the major traditional states in Northern Nigeria. The emirate traces its roots back to the 15th century and is central to the cultural and historical fabric of Northern Nigeria.
Prince Umar’s father, the late Dr. Shehu Idris, served as the Emir of Zazzau for over four decades before his death in 2020. His leadership saw the emirate rise in prominence as a respected seat of traditional authority in Nigeria.
