With great sadness, we announce the Death of our Friend and Brother

Barrister Aliyu Umar (SAN).

Born on June 16, 1952, Aliyu was a Director, Public Prosecutions in the Ministry of Justice of Kano State between 1986 and 1988.

The 68-year-old lawyer served as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state between 2003 and 2011.

May Allah (SWT) forgive his sins and grant him Aljannatul Firdausee us. May Allah give us the fortitude to bear this great loss.

Sen Ibrahim Shekarau