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VP Kashim Shettima’s wife loses 69-year-old mother

Last updated: June 24, 2024 10:50 am
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Late Maryam Abubakar Albishir

Vice President Kashim Shettima has lost his mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar Albishir, who passed away in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. She was aged 69.

The mother of the Vice President’s wife, Nana Shettima, will be laid to rest on Monday afternoon in Kano, in accordance with Islamic traditions.

A statement by spokesperson to the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha says the late Maryam Abubakar Albishir was known as an exemplary and kind-hearted mother in her community and also a devoted Muslim.

She was respected for her wisdom, compassion, and dedication to charitable causes. Many remember her as a source of guidance and support, both within her family and in the wider community in Kano.

(Editor: Terverr Tyav)

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