03/09/2026
Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raaji'un!
It is with profound sadness and total submission to the will of Allah that We received the news of the passing of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State.
The revered monarch passed away today, Thursday, in Cairo, Egypt. He reigned as the Emir from December 16, 1980 to Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Gumel Emirate is one of the oldest and most respected traditional institutions in Northern Nigeria. Founded in the 18th century, the Emirate has a rich history of scholarship, governance, and service to humanity. Over the centuries, Gumel has produced renowned scholars, jurists, and leaders who contributed immensely to the moral and intellectual development of the region. The Emirate remains a symbol of peace, unity, and cultural heritage in Jigawa State.
On behalf of His Royal Highness The Emir of Warji Bauchi State (Alh. Ibrahim Sama'ila Boyi) and His Council, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Emir, the Gumel Emirate Council, His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, CFR, the Government and good people of Jigawa State, and the entire nation.
The late Emir was a distinguished scholar, a beacon of wisdom, and a father to all. He dedicated his life to the service of his people, the promotion of peace, education, and the preservation of our cultural values. His leadership, humility, and commitment to community development will be greatly missed.
We pray that Allah SWT forgives his sins, accepts his good deeds, and grants him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
May Allah also grant the family, the Emirate, and the people of Jigawa the strength and fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
May Allah admit him into Jannatul Firdaus together with our departed parents and loved ones.
Signed:
Suleiman Ahmed Dagu
(Magatakardar Warji)
Secretary Warji Emirate Council.