The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai disclosed that the Sultan of Sokoto paid him a courtesy call, Monday.

In a post on Twitter, @GovKaduna wrote: “Malam Nasir El-Rufai has welcomed His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, who is on a private visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House.”

Though the purpose of the Sultan’s visit was yet to be disclosed, our correspondent learnt that it was not unconnected to the killings in the southern part of the state, The Punch reports.

Southern Kaduna has experienced the worst form of carnage in recent times with hundreds of residents murdered by bandits and other enemies of peace.

Monday’s visit comes barely 24 hours after Sunday’s visit by the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll.

Malam Nasir @elrufai has welcomed His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, who is on a private visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. pic.twitter.com/I4anjuVLAY

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) August 24, 2020