Gumel Emirate Loses Emir As Alhaji Ahmed Sani II Dies In Egypt

The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, has died.

 

The monarch passed away on Thursday in Egypt at the age of 83.

 

His death has thrown the people of the Gumel Emirate and residents of Jigawa State into mourning, with tributes expected to continue to pour in from across the state and beyond.

 

Prayers have been offered for Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in _Aljannatul Firdaus_.

 

The Gumel Emirate is one of the historic traditional institutions in northern Nigeria, with a rich heritage and longstanding influence in the social and cultural affairs of its people.

 

As Emir, the late Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, served as custodian of the traditional institution and provided leadership to the people of the emirate.

 

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Jigawa State Government and the Gumel Emirate Council.