The traditional ruler of Gashaka
Chiefdom in Taraba State,
HammanGabdo Sambo, has died at
the age of 80.
A source confirmed the death to
PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday
morning.
The source disclosed that Mr.
Sambo, the Lamdo Gashaka, died in
an Abuja hospital late on Saturday
after battling an undisclosed
illness.
“The remains of his royal highness
would be brought from Abuja to
Taraba later in the day for burial
rites.” the source said.
Mr. Sambo had on December 19,
2015 celebrated his 50th
anniversary on the throne as the
Lamdo Gashaka.
He was born in 1936 and was
crowned the Gashaka ruler in 1965.

Source:PremiumTimes