Yobe mourns loss of its first-class emir, Mai Tikau.
In a sombre announcement from Damaturu, the Tikau Emirate Council shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema, the revered Emir of Tikau in Yobe State.
According to the council’s statement signed by Alhaji Aliyu Bagare, Madakin Tikau, the esteemed leader, breathed his last in Potiskum on Friday following a brief battle with illness.
Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema, LL.D., who had dutifully served as the Mai of Tikau since July 25, 2001, concluded his earthly journey on May 10, 2024, at the age of 73.
The community mourns the loss of a wise and compassionate leader known for his dedication to his people and the advancement of his emirate.
As tributes pour in from across the region, prayers are offered for the departed soul, beseeching Allah Subuhanahu wa ta’ala to grant him eternal peace.
The passing of Mai Tikau marks the end of an era for Yobe, leaving a profound void in the hearts of its citizens as they reflect on the legacy of their esteemed ruler.
