With deep sense of sorrow and heavy heart, the Government of Taraba State wishes to announce the death of His Royal Majesty, the Aku Uka of Wukari Dr. Shekarau Angyu Massaibi Kuvyon the II, CON, whose sad event occurred on Friday 8th October, 2021.
This was contained in a Press Release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Iliya Bekyu Akweh.
It states that the Paramount Ruler died in his home town Wukari after a brief illness.
It states that until his demise, the Aku Uka was the Chairman, Taraba State Council of Cheifs and was the Chancellor, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State and later appointed the Chancellor, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State.
It states that preparations for the burial will be announced later.