Kano Monarch Rushed To Hospital In ‘Critical Condition’

Emir of Rano, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila ll
Emir of Rano, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila ll

The Emir of Rano, Dr Tafida Abubakar Ila ll, one of the four emirs of the newly created emirates in Kano State, was rushed to hospital on Friday.

A source at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) who with spoke to Daily Trust said Dr Ila ll was brought in critical condition early on Friday.

He said the emir was referred to the Nassarawa Specialist Hospital for further medical attention.

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“The vehicle conveying the emir to Nassarawa hospital just left the premises of AKTH, the condition of the emir was critical at the time they departed AKTH,” he said.

It is unknown if the Emir has COVID-19 but Kano state has experienced a surge of confirmed cases and has become the second most hit at state by the pandemic in the country.