Nigeria, April 7 -- A member of the Kano State House of Assembly, Halilu Kundila, is dead.

Mr Kundila, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing the Shanono/Bagwai state constituency, died late on Saturday.

The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, representing Kano North Senatorial District, including Shanono Bagwai, condoled the families of the deceased in a statement.

"It is with profound sorrow that I received the news of the passing of Hon. Halilu Ibrahim Kundila, a dedicated member of the Kano State House of Assembly.

"Hon. Kundila's commitment to serving his constituents in the Bagwai/Shanono Constituency and his contributions to our state will be remembered.

"May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him J...