The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has mourned the death of the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, and commiserated with the government and people of Jigawa State and the royal family.
According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Tahir Balarabe, CGC Adeniyi was represented at the funeral prayer held at the Gumel Emirate Palace by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Usman Adamu.
DC Adamu, who conveyed CGC Adeniyi’s condolences to the royal family, the Gumel Emirate, and the government and people of Jigawa State, described the passing of the late Emir as a great loss to his people and the nation.
He stated that the late traditional ruler would be remembered for his many years of selfless service to his people, his commitment to peace and unity, and his concern for the welfare and development of the Gumel Emirate.
“The death of His Royal Highness is a great loss to the Gumel Emirate, Jigawa State and indeed Nigeria. He was a respected traditional leader who dedicated many years to the service of his people, while consistently supporting the efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies operating within his domain to safeguard our borders and promote legitimate trade,” he said.
He added: “On behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the people of Gumel and the government and people of Jigawa State. At this difficult moment, we share in their grief and pray that Almighty Allah grants the deceased eternal rest and gives his family, subjects and loved ones the strength to bear the loss.”
The funeral prayer attracted dignitaries from within and outside Jigawa State, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Governors of Jigawa and Kano States, royal fathers, government officials, and thousands of mourners from all walks of life.
The late Emir reportedly spent 46 years on the throne, making his reign one of the longest in the history of the Gumel Emirate.
