The Ngazarmu Emirate Council in Yobe has announced the passing of its emir, His Royal Highness Mai Ngazargamu, Alh. Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam.
He died on Monday in Egypt after a prolonged illness.
This information was shared in a statement issued by Alh. Muhammad Alamai Baba Kankare, the Waziri of Ngazargamu, was made available to news reporters on Tuesday.
The statement said, ‘the remains of the late Emir will be transported back to Nigeria for funeral rites in Damaturu, at a date and time to be announced later.
‘The Emirate council calls for prayers for the repose of the soul of this great leader, our respected traditional ruler, custodian of the rich tradition and culture of the historic Ngazargamu emirate, the statement averred.