Hajiya Maryam Ado Bayero, the mother of Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero, and elder sister to the Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, is dead.
The deceased was also the mother of Emir of Bichi, Alh. Nasiru Ado Bayero.
According to The Nation Newspaper, a source from the palace said Hajiya Maryam died on Saturday morning in Cairo, Egypt after a protracted illness.
Arrangements were being made to bring her remains home for burial.
The source added the funeral programme will be officially announced.
The late Maryam, who is the wife of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, was an Ilorin princess.
Until her death, she held the title of ‘Mai Babban daki’ accorded to the mother of reigning Emir.