The Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Mohammed Asha on Sunday died of suspected COVID-19 disease.
His death came three days after he went into isolation for suspected coronavirus.
The result of his sample sent to Abuja was still being awaited when he died.
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However, it was believed, Asha died of complications from COVID-19.
The deceased was in isolation at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau, the capital.
The Publicity Secretary for the Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in the state, Alhaji Mustafa Jafaru Kaura, said burial of the Emir would await officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
