Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III | |
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Reign | 26 February 2002 – 30 October 2015 |
Predecessor | Alhaji Isiaku Musa Jikantoro |
Successor | Alhaji Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV |
Born | 1938 New Bussa, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Niger State, Nigeria) |
Died | 30 October 2015 Germany | (aged 76–77)
Dynasty | House of Gbemusu |
Religion | Islam |
Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III (1938 – 30 October 2015) was a Nigerian traditional ruler and politician. He became Emir of the Borgu Emirate, a Nigerian traditional state located in Niger State, on 26 February 2002, following the overthrow of his predecessor, Alhaji Isiaku Musa Jikantoro.[1] He served as Emir until his death on 30 October 2015.[1]