Ibrahim Chatta Umar, the emir of Patigi in Kwara state, is dead.
Okay Nigeria understands that the traditional ruler died on Tuesday in Abuja after a brief illness.
The report of the emir’s death was contained in a statement by Muritala Raheem, Personal Assistant to the Emir of Ilorin and the Chairman of the state’s Council of Emirs and Obas.
The remains of the first class traditional ruler would be buried on Wednesday in Patigi by 2 p.m.