Kwankwaso mourns Emir of Gumel
Rabiu Kwankwaso condoles with the family and people of Jigawa State on the passing of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani II, who died at 85. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-mourns-emir-of-gumel/
The Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, has died. According to Punch Nigeria, he was 85 and died in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami, announced the monarch's death in a condolence message.
The Daily Post Nigeria reported that the Emir was 84 and had been ill for a while. A palace source confirmed his death, stating that he died while receiving treatment in Egypt. The source said the palace would announce burial arrangements later.
Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Minister, has condoled with the family and people of Jigawa State on the passing of the Emir. According to Punch, Kwankwaso expressed his condolences but the details of his message were not provided.
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