A new Emir has been appointed in Dutse, Jigawa State. He is Alhaji Muhammadu Hameem Nuhu Sunusi, ROYAL NEWS has gathered.
The approval was given by Governor Badaru Abubakar on Sunday, to succeeds the late Emir,
Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi, who died in an Abuja hospital, a week ago.
It was gathered that Dutse Emirate Kingmakers had unanimously selected the new emir among the three contenders for the royal seat.
A statement from the Emirate Council said the name of the new Emir was forwarded to Jigawa State Council of Chiefs which also approved the decision of the Kingmakers, but sent names of the other two contestants to governor for his approval.
“Subsequently the Governor has approved Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sanusi as the New Emir of Dutse with effect from today 05/02/2023,” the statement read.
