Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, mourned the Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who passed away on Saturday evening.

Makinde described the demise of the Sarkin Sasa, who was also the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, as the end of a great era.

The governor commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased and the entire Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State and Southern Nigeria, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased.

ALSO, the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Alli, at the weekend, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Katsina.

This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abass, and made available to journalists in Ibadan.

Alli described the late traditional ruler as a towering figure in leadership and an unwavering advocate of good governance.

He, therefore, extolled the late traditional ruler’s humility, piety and dedication to humanity, noting that he remained a beacon of wisdom and guiding light for many.

He also described him as a revered statesman whose life epitomised selfless service and integrity.