A new Emir of Gumel has been appointed by the Jigawa governor. The appointee, Mr Lawan, takes over the throne following the passing of his father, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani. Ahmed Muhammad-Sani had a long reign of 46 years before his death on Thursday, 3 September.

Mr Lawan succeeds his late father as the Emir of Gumel. The appointment was made by the Jigawa governor, although further details of the appointment are not provided here.

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