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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/

Kwankwaso mourns Emir of Gumel

Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed condolences to the family and people of Jigawa State on the passing of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani. According to Punch Nigeria and Punch, the Emir died at 85. However, Daily Post Nigeria reported that he was 84 years old.

The Emir of Gumel, whose full name is given as Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani II by Punch Nigeria and Punch, and Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani III by Daily Post Nigeria, died after a prolonged illness. Daily Post Nigeria stated that he died while receiving treatment in Egypt.

The death of the Emir has been met with tributes and prayers from across Jigawa State, with many mourning the loss of a respected traditional ruler. Daily Trust described the Emir as a significant figure in promoting peace, unity, cultural values, and community development in the Gumel Emirate.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Punch, Daily Post Nigeria, Daily Trust — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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