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Gwandu district head Muhammadu Rasheed dies in Kebbi

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 15:32 UTC
Gwandu district head Muhammadu Rasheed dies in Kebbi
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed, the District Head of Gwandu in Kebbi State, has died, Punch Nigeria reports. Aides to the state governor confirmed his death on Wednesday, but the available material does not state his age, cause of death or details of funeral arrangements.

Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed, the District Head of Gwandu in Kebbi State, has died, according to Punch Nigeria. His death was confirmed on Wednesday by aides to the Kebbi State governor. The report did not provide further details about when or where Rasheed died.

The available material also does not state the cause of death, his age or how long he had served as district head. No official statement from Rasheed’s family or the traditional institution was included. Details of funeral arrangements and any successor were not provided in the report.

The death was reported in connection with Rasheed’s position as District Head of Gwandu. Punch Nigeria said the confirmation came from the governor’s aides, but supplied no additional information about tributes or arrangements following the death.

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