Yobe emir dies in Egypt

‎The Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, has died after a prolonged illness.
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‎The monarch passed away on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
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‎His son, General Manager of the Yobe State Road Maintenance Agency, Tijjani Bala, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Damaturu.
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‎“With profound sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved father and traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, the Emir of Ngazargamu, who returned to his Creator today, June 9, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a protracted illness,” Bala said.
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‎He described the late emir as a father, mentor, and traditional ruler whose life was marked by wisdom, humility, courage, and dedication to the service of his people.
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‎“His fatherly guidance, leadership, and legacy will remain a source of inspiration to us all,” he added.
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‎Meanwhile, the Ngazargamu Emirate Council officially announced the monarch’s passing in a statement signed by the Waziri of Ngazargamu, Muhammad Baba-Kankare.
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‎The council expressed deep sorrow over the death of the traditional ruler, describing him as a revered leader and custodian of the rich cultural heritage of the historic Ngazargamu Emirate.
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‎“The Ngazargamu Emirate Council regrets to announce the passing of His Royal Highness, Mai Ngazargamu, Alhaji Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, who died in Egypt after a protracted illness,” the statement read.
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‎The council disclosed that the remains of the late emir would be repatriated to Nigeria for funeral rites in Damaturu, with the date and time to be announced later.
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‎It called on residents of the emirate and the wider public to offer prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased monarch.
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‎“The Emirate Council calls for prayers for the repose of the soul of this great leader, our respected traditional ruler and custodian of the rich tradition and culture of the historic Ngazargamu Emirate,” the statement added.
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‎The late emir’s family also prayed for Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus, and give the family and people of the emirate the strength to bear the loss.