Tambuwal mourns Umaru Shinkafi

Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, Marafan Sokoto, who died Wednesday afternoon at a

London hospital was a true statesman whose selfless and meritorious service

to God, country and humanity was felt by all, Sokoto State Governor Aminu

Waziri Tambuwal has said.
In a message of condolence issued in Sokoto by his spokesman, Malam Imam

Imam, Tambuwal described Shinkafi as a distinguished legal luminary,

security expert, politician with conscience and great community leader and

mobiliser.
“Marafa’s death has closed a chapter in the life of one Nigeria’s most

valuable public officers who made his mark in both public and private

sectors. He was a
truly passionate Nigerian whose invaluable contributions to issues of

national interest will be greatly missed.
“His law office served as training ground for many aspiring lawyers in

Sokoto State and beyond.
While condoling his immediate family, the people and government of Zamfara

State and the Sultanate Council of Sokoto, Tambuwal prayed to God to grant

the deceased eternal rest.
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