Veteran actor, Sadiq Daba buried, as Nigerians pay tributes

The late veteran actor and broadcaster, Sadiq Daba was buried at a cemetery in Agege, Lagos state, yesterday.

Daba died Wednesday evening after a prolonged battle with Leukemia and prostate cancer.

The late actor became popular in the 1980s after a role he played as Bitrus in a soap opera, Cockcrow at Dawn.

Prominent Nigerians and practitioners that paid tributes to the actor included the former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar.

In a tribute on his Instagram page yesterday, the former vice-president thanked the deceased for the joy he brought into many homes through his talent.

“Sad that the cock will no longer crow at dawn. Sadiq Daba, thank you for the joy you brought into our homes. May your sins be forgiven and your memories be a blessing”, Atiku wrote.