Haliru Dantoro

Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III
Emir Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III, Emir of Borgu Emirate
Reign26 February 2002 – 30 October 2015
PredecessorAlhaji Isiaku Musa Jikantoro
SuccessorAlhaji Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV
Born1938
New Bussa, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Niger State, Nigeria)
Died30 October 2015(2015-10-30) (aged 76–77)
Germany
DynastyHouse of Gbemusu
ReligionIslam

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]

  1. ^ a b Lere, Mohammed (31 October 2015). "Emir of Borgu, Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III, is dead". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 26 November 2015.