The Emir of Tikau in Yobe, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema, is dead.
In a statement by the Tikau Emirate Council signed by Alhaji Aliyu Bagare, the Madakin Tikau, the emir died in Potiskum on Friday after a brief illness.
“ It is with utmost and total submission to the will of Allah the Almighty that we announce the passing away of his royal highness and Mai Tikau, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema LL.D.
“ He was the Mai of Tikau from 25th July 2001 to 10th May, 2024.
“ The Mai died after a brief illness at the Specialists Hospital, Potiskum, at the age of 73.
“ May Allah Subuhanahu wa ta’ala in his infinite mercies grant him eternal rest,” Bagare said.