Shettima mourns Emir of Gumel, says death huge loss

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his condolences on the passing of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani II. According to Punch Nigeria, Shettima described the Emir's death as a "profound loss" to Nigeria.

The Emir of Gumel died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness, as reported by Daily Trust. He was 85 years old, born in 1942, and had spent decades serving as a traditional leader and custodian of the culture, history, and values of the Gumel Emirate.

Thousands of mourners, including traditional rulers, political leaders, and dignitaries, gathered in Gumel, Jigawa State, for the funeral prayer, which was held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the palace of the late monarch, according to Daily Trust. The funeral was attended by prominent personalities, including Vice President Shettima, Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi, and governors of Kano and other northern states.

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