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Emir of Gazargamu, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani
By NABILU BALARABE
The Emir of Gazargamu in Yobe, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn-Saleh, has died after a prolonged illness.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Waziri of Gazargamu, Alhaji Muhammad Baba-Kankare, in Damaturu on Tuesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gazargamu, located in Geidam town, is the ancient historical capital of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
Baba-Kankare said the first-class chief passed away on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
“The remains of the late Emir will be transported back to Nigeria for funeral rites in Damaturu, at a later date and time to be announced later.
“The Emirate council calls for prayers for the repose of the soul of this great leader, our respected traditional ruler, custodian of the rich tradition and culture of the historic Ngazargamu emirate,” he said. (NAN)
