Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has approved the appointment of Muhammad Hameem as the new Emir of Dutse.
He succeeds Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi, who died in an Abuja hospital, last week.
According to Daily post, Hameem Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi, the son of the late Emir of Dutse, emerged as the new emir after the selection process conducted by the seven kingmakers of the Dutse Emirate Council.
This was contained in a press statement from the Emirate Council.
The statement said the seven kingmakers unanimously selected Hameem Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi, out of three contenders, as the new emir.
“Subsequently the Governor has approved Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sanusi as the New Emir of Dutse with effect from today 05/02/2023,” the statement read.