Shehu Sani Mourns Late Punch Correspondent, Stanley Yakubu, Visits Family in Kaduna

Shehu Sani Mourns Late Punch Correspondent, Stanley Yakubu, Visits  Family in Kaduna 

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani today paid a condolence visit to the family of Late former Punch Correspondent, Mr. Stanley Yakubu who died on Sunday after a protracted illness.

According to the Senator, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial zone, Late Yakubu was a dedicated Journalists that used the power of the pen to fight the ills of the society.

Speaking during a visit to the four children he left behind and family relations on Tuesday at his Kaduna ,Ungwar Romi residence,Sani described the late journalist as fearless and thorough bred reporter.

Speaking  on personal relationship with Stanley as he was known amongst his colleagues, Shehu Sani explained: " I knew Stanley Yakubu since in the 90s as a reporter and, as a fearless person who was dedicated to fighting for social justice through the power of the pen".

"I use to meet him in his Punch office, around Katsina roundabout in those days, and as dedicated Journalists, you always see going what he love doing best, that writing reports, news and articles. Talking about meeting deadlines".

He advised the deceased children to follow the legacy of their father, by walking in his footsteps, and by ensuring that are contribute to what he struggle and died for in order for posterity to remember them for the good works of late Yakubu.

Sani who is also a civil rights activist pledged to be part of the burial plans of the deceased who will buried in Taraba State.

Besides, according to family members, Yakubu passed away peacefully in his sleep in Kaduna, as Yakubu’s daughter, Sandra, said her father had been ill for some time. She noted that his health issues began after the loss of his wife some years ago.