Breaking News: Emmanuel Yawe dies at age 65

On Friday, one of the daughters of Emmanuel Yawe, the National Publicity Secretary of the pan-Northern sociopolitical organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, has announced the demise of her father at age 65.

She confirmed that her father  died in his sleep.

When asked if the news of her father’s death is true, she said, “Yes, it’s true. He didn’t wake up this morning.”

Also, the Secretary-General of the ACF, Murtala Aliyu, while confirming Yawe’s death, said the national chairman of the ACF had been intimated of Yawe’s death.

Aliyu said details of the burial arrangement for the ACF’s spokesman would be announced in due course.

The ACF’s scribe said, “It is with a heavy heart that I bring to your notice the passing away of our Publicity Secretary Chief Emmanuel Yawe this morning.

“I have intimated the Chairman Audu Ogbeh and he instructed that I should bring it to the notice of members.

“We will be visiting the family and will keep you informed about the burial arrangements. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”