Northern senators mourn two monarchs, hail contributions to peace
The statement read in part: “The Northern Senators Forum received with deep sorrow and total submission to the will of Allah the news of the passing of two distinguished custodians of our traditional heritage: His Royal Highness, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, the Emir of Gumel, who passed away on 3rd September, 2026, and His Royal Highness, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, Emir of Zurmi, who passed on Monday.” On the late Emir of Zurmi, the senators said: “In the five years on the throne, he demonstrated exemplary courage and leadership, fostering peace, unity and resilience within the Zurmi Emirate.
The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people of their respective emirates, saying they played significant roles in promoting peace, unity and community development.
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