The District Head of Kabo and traditional title holder of Sarkin Gabas in Kano State, Alhaji Idris Dankabo, has died following a fatal road accident in Kano metropolis. He was 48 years old.
The Kano Emirate Council confirmed his passing in a statement released on its official Facebook page, Sanusi Dynasty, describing the death as a huge loss to the Emirate and the people of Kano.
Funeral prayers for the late traditional ruler are scheduled to take place today (Friday) at 10 a.m. at the Kano Emir’s Palace, with the Emir expected to lead the rites.
Alhaji Idris Dankabo is survived by his wife and two children. He was the eldest son of the late Alhaji Muhammad Adamu Dankabo, the former Chairman of the defunct Kabo Air and Jarma of Kano.
The Dankabo family is widely recognized as one of Kano’s most influential, with the patriarch playing significant roles in business, politics, and philanthropy. Kabo Air, founded in 1980, once operated domestic, regional, and international flights before later focusing on charter and Hajj services.
The title of Sarkin Gabas, held by the late Idris Dankabo, is one of the senior positions within the Kano Emirate hierarchy, carrying both cultural and administrative responsibilities. His sudden death at a relatively young age is expected to leave a major gap in the traditional leadership of the emirate, one of the most influential institutions in Northern Nigeria.
