Abdullahi Ibrahim Gabia, ace Kaduna-based television presenter, has died at the age of 44.

Late Gabia was a presenter of popular television human interest Hausa programme “Gari Ya Waye” and a comedy programme “Mu Shakata” on Desmims Independent Television DITV/Alheri Radio, Kaduna.

He died around 5pm on Wednesday at Garkuwa Hospital in Kaduna after a protracted illness.

Television stations in Kaduna have been agog with special programmes and condolence messages to the family and employers of Mr Gabia.

Former Assistant Inspector General of Police and chairman Board of Trustees, Kebbi Indigenes Resident in Kaduna, Lawal Bawa, prayed to Allah to grant him eternal life and the family, his colleagues and the people of Kaduna State the fortitude to bare the loss.

The late Gabia was buried around 7:20 p.m. at Kawo burial ground according to Islamic rites.

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