Prominent broadcaster, Aliyu Gesto, is dead

Veteran journalist and broadcaster, Aliyu Abubakar Getso, has died.

Family sources confirmed that the respected media figure passed away on Sunday morning in Kano after a prolonged illness.

Getso was a well-known radio personality who worked with several prominent stations, including Kano State Radio Corporation, Freedom Radio, Premier Radio, and Vision FM.

He is survived by three wives, a number of children, and grandchildren.

According to the family, his funeral prayer (Janazah) will hold at his home near Second Gate, Janbulo, in the Kabuga area of Kano City.