The Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, Tuesday, died in a medical facility in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness.
His son and General Manager of Yobe State Road Maintenance Agency, Tijjani Bala, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Damaturu.
“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.
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.
“His fatherly guidance, leadership, and legacy will remain a source of inspiration to us all,” he added.
The Ngazargamu Emirate Council also officially announced the monarch’s passing in a statement signed by the Waziri of Ngazargamu, Muhammad Baba-Kankare.
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.
“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.
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.
It called on residents of the emirate and the wider public to offer prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased monarch.
“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.
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.
Tinubu mourns
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of the emir
Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the late emir as a father, mentor and custodian of tradition whose life was devoted to the service of his people and humanity.
“His Royal Highness embodied wisdom, humility, courage and unwavering dedication to his subjects,” the President said.
“He provided fatherly guidance and leadership that will remain a source of inspiration to the people of Gazargamu and Yobe State.”
The President extended his condolences to the Ngazargamu Emirate Council, the immediate and extended royal family, the government and people of Yobe State, and all subjects of the emirate.
“I pray Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also grant the family and the entire emirate the fortitude to bear this painful loss,” Tinubu added.
