The Kano State House of Assembly is in mourning following the deaths of two lawmakers on December 24, 2025. Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented the Ungogo Constituency, and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who represented the Kano Municipal Constituency, both passed away within hours of each other.

The news of Hon. Ungogo’s death was first announced by Ibrahim Adam, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, on his verified Facebook page. He expressed condolences, saying, “May Allah forgive Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo.”

Shortly after, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director of Media at the Kano Government House, confirmed the passing of Hon. Daneji, stating, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihirrajiun. Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, member representing Kano Municipal at the Kano State House of Assembly, died today, an hour after the death of his counterpart.”

The sudden, near-simultaneous deaths have shocked colleagues, government officials, and residents, prompting an outpouring of condolences from across Kano State and beyond.

Details surrounding the circumstances of their deaths remain unclear at this time. Both lawmakers were actively serving their constituencies, and funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.