Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, the Sardaunan Sokoto and former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, is dead.
A family source confirmed his death to Nigerian Tracker on Thursday morning.
The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately disclosed.
Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji was a distinguished public servant and diplomat who served Nigeria in several strategic capacities, including as the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Further details regarding the cause of death, burial arrangements and official reactions are expected later.
Details later.