The Emir of Tikau in Yobe, Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn-Grema, is dead.

The emir’s younger brother, Abubakar Talba, confirmed the death in an interview with journalists in Damaturu on Saturday.

Mr Talba, a prince of the Tikau Emirate Council, said the emir died in Potiskum at about 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

“ Yes, I can confirm to you that the emir died after a brief illness. He was over 70 years old at the time of his death,” he said.

The prince said the deceased, a first-class chief, would be buried by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, according to Islamic rites.

Mr Ibn-Grema, whose palace is located in Nangere Local Government Area, was the paramount ruler of the Karekare people.

He was installed as emir on July 25, 2001, and spent 23 years on the throne before his demise. 

(NAN)