The Emir of Rano, in Kano State, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila Auta Bawo is dead.
The emir died on Saturday at a hospital in Kano at the age of 74.
Turakin Rano and House of Representatives Member of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure, Alhaji Kabir Alhassan Rururm confirmed the death.
Alhaji Kabir Alhassan Rururm said the late Emir was hospitalised on Friday.
He also added that the late emir would be buried this evening in the emirate.