The former Head of Service of the Federation and Waziri of Fika, Alhaji Adamu Fika has lost his first wife, Hajia Khadija.
Hajia Khadija (Iyah) who is the foster mother of Emir of Fika, Alhaji Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idrissa, died on Sunday at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) after a brief illness.
The 85-years-old Hajia Khadija is survived by five children: two sons and three daughters.
A relative who is the Secretary, Fika Emirate Council, Alhaji Ali Gimba, described the late mother of the Emir as a respected devout Muslim who was helpful and caring to all.
Gimba said Hajia Khadija was a full housewife who had been educated at the Middle School Maiduguri, Borno State.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has since called from London to condole with the bereaved former head of service.