KANURI OF BORNO

It’s with heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah S.W.T that I announced the death of Alh Sanda Isa Benisheikh, he passed away today, Sunday 12th April 2026.

Alhaji Sanda Benisheikh was a father, leader, and pillar of Benisheikh, Kaga LGA. He was a respected elder among Borno Elders and served as a Director in the Borno State Ministry of Land and Regional Development in the 1970s.

He is survived by children including Dr. Barrister Isa Sanda Benisheikh former Commissioner of Justice & Attorney General of Borno State, former Commissioner of Information, Home Affairs & Culture, and former Commissioner overseeing the Ministry of Environment.

May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give the family the fortitude to bear this great loss Amin.