DUAL TRAGEDY STRIKES KANO ASSEMBLY: TWO LEGISLATORS PASSED AWAY WITHIN HOURS
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Tragedy struck the Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with the sudden deaths of two lawmakers, Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo and Sarki Aliyu Daneji, within an hour of each other.
Details of the Deceased Lawmakers:
– Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo : Represented Ungogo Constituency, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, and member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
– Sarki Aliyu Daneji : Represented Kano Municipal Constituency, with leadership roles in the Assembly, including chairman on Hajj and deputy chairman in Culture and Tourism.
Circumstances of Death:
– Ungogo reportedly died at the Assembly complex after a brief illness, while attending a committee meeting.
– Daneji’s death occurred less than an hour later, with details surrounding his death not immediately disclosed
The deaths have prompted an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, including Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who described the losses as irreparable.
Yusuf announced the sad development through a post on his official Facebook page
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