Last Surviving Wife Of Former President Shehu Shagari, Hajiya Sutura, Dies At 89
Hajiya Sutura Shehu-Shagari, the last surviving wife of Nigeria’s former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has died at the age of 89. In an official statement issued on Monday, Capt. Muhammad Bala Shagari (retd.), head of the Shagari family, confirmed that Hajiya Sutura passed away around 3 p.m. after battling a prolonged illness. “She was an embodiment of grace, humility, and quiet strength — a devoted mother, grandmother, and matriarch who lived a life defined by dignity and compassion,” the family said. The Shagari family expressed deep sorrow over her death, describing it as a great loss to everyone who knew her. They noted that further details regarding her burial arrangements would be made public in due course. “May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace,” the statement added.