Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar

His Royal Highness Alhaji
Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar
Born17 December 1977 (1977-12-17) (age 46)
Gombe, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Maiduguri
OccupationEmir of Gombe
PredecessorShehu Abubakar, 10th Emir of Gombe

Abubakar Shehu-Abubakarpronunciationⓘ CFR[1](born 17 December 1977, Gombe, Nigeria) is a Nigerian traditional leader who was appointed the 11th Emir of Gombe in June 2014.[2] He became Emir following the death of his father, Shehu Abubakar, the 10th emir, who died on 27 May 2014.[2][3] Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar III is Shehu Abubakar's second son.[4] He was also named sarkin Daban Nigeria. He is also called by names Like Giwa, Uban Kasa, Ɗawisu, and Abba Jikan Abba.[2]

  1. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2022-10-07). "Buhari's national honours". Vanguard. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
  2. ^ a b c "Govt appoints new Emir of Gombe". The Guardian. 2014-06-06. Archived from the original on 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  3. ^ "Emir of Gombe dies at 76". P.M. News. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  4. ^ Alhassan, Rayyan (2022-12-06). "No dispute between Gombe and Bauchi over Kolmani oil field -- Emir Abubakar". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 2023-05-25.