BREAKING: Longest Serving Emir of Zamfara, Alhaji Ahmad Umar Is Dead

• Alhaji Ahmad Umar (Mai-Kwatarshi), the Emir of Zamfara is dead

• …Mai Kwatarkwashi was crowned by Sultan Abubakar III on March 17, 1961

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir of Kwatarkwashi in Bungudu Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, Alhaji Ahmad Umar (Mai-Kwatarshi), has died.

The emir died at his palace on Thursday after a long illness, according to a public announcement signed by Kabiru Balarabe, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government.

He was buried at Kwatarkwashi around 6:30 p.m., according to Islamic rites.

On March 17, 1961, Mai Kwatarkwashi ascended to the throne. With 61 years on the throne, he was Zamfara State’s oldest emir.

In related news, the Zamfara State Police Command has honored 152 newly promoted officers.

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The promotion of personnel across the country was approved by Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba in collaboration with the Police Service Commission (PSC).

Officers are promoted to the next level of command.

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