The Emir of Gazargamu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, has died in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment for a prolonged illness. He passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
His son, Engr. Tijjani Hamisu Bala, General Manager of the Yobe State Road Maintenance Agency, confirmed the monarch’s death in Damaturu.
In a statement, Bala described his father as a man whose life was devoted to the service of his people and humanity.
“With profound sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved father, namesake and traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, the Emir of Gazargamu, who returned to his Creator today, June 9, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a protracted illness,” he said.
Bala said the late monarch was defined by wisdom, humility, courage and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of his subjects, adding that his leadership and legacy would continue to inspire.
“His fatherly guidance, leadership and legacy will remain a source of inspiration to us all,” he said.
He prayed for Allah’s forgiveness for the late emir and for his admission into Al-Jannatul Firdaus, while also calling for strength and patience for the family, the Gazargamu Emirate and the people of Yobe State in bearing the loss.
Burial arrangements had not been announced as of press time.
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