The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has died, triggering an outpouring of grief across the state.

Circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear as of press time.

Ankwai, who represented the Zuru Constituency, was Speaker of the 10th Kebbi State House of Assembly.

His death has drawn condolences from colleagues, political associates, and residents across Kebbi State.