By Ahmad Tijjani
Copyright independent
KANO – Thousands of Muslim faithful on Sunday converged in Kano for the third-day prayers for Alhaji Idris Adamu Dankabo, the late Sarkin Gabas and District Head of Kabo in Kano State.
The Fidau prayer that was led by Malam Umar Ali, along with a consortium of faith-based clerics, took place at the residence of the late father of the deceased, Alhaji Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo.
During the prayer session, which was attended by thousands of sympathizers from far and near, featured verses from the Holy Qur’an which were read for the late District Head, his late father, Alhaji Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo, alongside his mother.
Those who paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased included former Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Governor Abba Yusuf and Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, and the Special Assistant to the Media to President Bola Tinubu, Abdul’Aziz Abdul’Aziz, and Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Others were renowned business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon.Kabiru Alasan Rurum.
Aged 48, the traditional ruler died on Thursday night following a motor accident in Kano metropolis.
His funeral prayer was held at Kofar Kudu of the Emir’s Palace on Friday, and it was led by the Emir, Muhammadu Sunusi II, with thousands of people in attendance.
Late Idris was the eldest son of the Chairman of the defunct Kabo Air Limited, and Jarma of Kano, late Alhaji Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo.
The Dankabo family is regarded as one of Kano’s most influential, with the late patriarch, Alhaji Adamu Dankabo, playing a prominent role in business, politics, and philanthropy.
