By Editor
September 3, 2026
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala,ย on behalf of the officers and men of the Jigawa State Police Command, deeply mourns the passing of the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmad Muhammad Sani II CON, who passed away today, Thursday, 3rd September 2026, in Cairo, Egypt.
In a press statement issued by the Command’s spoke person, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the Commissioner of Police extends heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State; the Government and people of Jigawa State; the Gumel Emirate Council; the royal family; and the entire people of Gumel Emirate over this profound and irreparable loss.
The late Emir was a revered traditional institution, a distinguished elder, a custodian of the rich heritage and traditions of his people, and a father to all. Throughout his reign, he demonstrated exemplary wisdom, dignity, humility, and unwavering commitment to the peace, unity, stability, and development of Gumel Emirate and Jigawa State.
His Royal Highness was a strong advocate for peaceful coexistence and harmonious relationships among communities. His wisdom, counsel, and contributions to the promotion of peace and security will remain deeply appreciated by the Jigawa State Police Command and the people he served.
His transition has created a great vacuum in the traditional institution and constitutes a significant loss to Gumel Emirate, Jigawa State, and Nigeria as a whole. The Command particularly acknowledges the late Emir’s support and cooperation with security agencies in maintaining peace, law, and order, as well as his commitment to the welfare and progress of his subjects.
At this moment of grief, the Jigawa State Police Command stands firmly with the government and people of Jigawa State, the Gumel Emirate Council, the royal household, and the bereaved family. We pray that Almighty Allah gives everyone affected by this sad development the fortitude to bear the loss.
We further beseech Almighty Allah SWT, in His infinite mercy and compassion, to forgive the shortcomings of the departed Emir, accept his good deeds, reward his years of service to humanity, illuminate and expand his grave, and grant him the highest station in Jannatul Firdaus.
May Allah SWT also preserve the Gumel Emirate, strengthen the traditional institution, and continue to bless Jigawa State with peace, unity, security, and prosperity.
