The Emir of Gusau in Zamfara, Ibrahim Bello, has reacted to rumours of his purported death being peddled across the state.
Bello, in a broadcast on Zamfara State-owned radio station on Thursday, informed residents of the state that he was still alive.
He urged them to disregard the rumour because it has no iota of truth in it.
The Emir said in the broadcast that, “l want the people to know that l am alive, but l will soon go to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment.”
The monarch will be in Saudi Arabia for seven days, according to a statement earlier issued by the Secretary of the Emirate, Sambo Sambo.
Apart from the medical checks the Emir would undergo at the Saudi German Hospital, he will also perform the lesser hajj (Umra).
The Emir thanked his well wishers for their concern over his well being and urged them to continue to pray for him.
He said the broadcast was necessary to clarify the rumour, which was fast gaining grounds.
