DUTSE — The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, has died in Cairo, Egypt.
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, disclosed the monarch’s death in a condolence message issued on Thursday.
According to Pantami, the emir died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, after reigning for nearly 46 years, having ascended the throne on December 16, 1980.
Pantami described the late monarch as a distinguished scholar, a beacon of wisdom and a father to all, saying he devoted his reign to the service of his people, promotion of peace and education, and preservation of cultural values.
He also highlighted the historical significance of the Gumel Emirate, describing it as one of the oldest and most respected traditional institutions in Northern Nigeria.
