Thousands of mourners on Tuesday paid their last respects to the late former minister and Nigeria UN representative, Maitama Sule, as he was buried.
Due to the heavy human and vehicular movement around the venues of the burial rites, many could not gain access to the Kara Burial Grounds and the Emir’s palace.
The remains of the revered icon had earlier arrived Kano at about 4 p.m. through the Nigeria Air Force airstrip in a military jet and was immediately conveyed to his house at Dawaki Road, and then to the Emir palace where he was prayed for briefly.
He was buried at about 7p.m. as thousands tried unsuccessfully to gain access to the burial site.
Dignitaries that attended the burial prayers included Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Chief Of Staff, Abba Kyari, a number of ministers, state governors, top politicians, traditional leaders and diplomats.
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