Emir of Gumel highly respected traditional ruler, Jigawa gov mourns
Jigawa State mourns the passing of Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, the highly respected Emir of Gumel, who died at 82 after 45 years on the throne. Read More: https://punchng.com/emir-of-gumel-highly-respected-traditional-ruler-jigawa-gov-mourns/
The Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani, has died at the age of 82 or 84, according to different reports. He had been on the throne for 45 years.
The monarch passed away while receiving treatment in Egypt. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, he was born on December 12, 1942, and was the 16th Emir of Gumel. Before becoming emir, he served as Commissioner for Information, Internal Affairs and Culture in the former Kano State Government between 1978 and 1980.
His death has thrown the people of the Gumel Emirate and residents of Jigawa State into mourning. Tributes have been pouring in, including condolences from Rabiu Kwankwaso, who condoled with the family and people of Jigawa State on the passing of the Emir.
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