By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Emir of Lere, Garba Muhammad, dies aged 77
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Emir of Lere, Garba Muhammad, dies aged 77

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: April 10, 2021
Share
1 Min Read
Emir of Lere, Garba Muhammad
Emir of Lere, Garba Muhammad
SHARE

The Emir of Lere in Kaduna State, Abubakar Garba Muhammad, is dead.

The late monarch, a retired general, died on Saturday morning in Kaduna after a brief illness, at the age of 77.

The monarch’s nephew, Ismaila Lere, confirmed the demise on social media with a post that reads: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihir raji’un!!! I received the sad news awhile ago about the demise of my dear uncle and guardian, His Highness, the Emir of Lere, Brigadier General Abubakar Garba Muhammad (rtd), OFR mini. May Almighty Allah grant his gentle soul jannatul Firdausi. Ameeen.”

The late emir, who was a president of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, ascended the throne in 2011.

- Advertisement -

Born on April 15, 1943, he attended Lere and Soba Primary Schools between 1951 and 1958 before proceeding to Barewa College, Zaria, still in Kaduna, in 1959.

He later attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and also the California Polytechnic in the United States.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Emir of LereGarba Muhammad
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByMuhammad A. Aliyu
Follow:
Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
Previous Article Bruno Iwuoha Veteran actor Bruno Iwuoha dies
Next Article Doctor Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Updated: 2 days ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
FG Hails Success of E-Visa System, Processes Over 14,000 Applications in Six Weeks
News
Google Releases June 2025 Core Update
Tech
NELFUND
NELFund Warns Students Against Fake Loan Portal, Urges Caution Over Fraudulent Links
Education
Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Agree to Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations
International
Ali Bukar Dalori
Ali Bukar Dalori Assumes Role as APC Acting National Chairman After Ganduje’s Resignation
Politics
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

MI Abaga
Celebrities

MI Abaga Expresses Regret Over Past Support for APC

Damilola A.
Damilola A.
June 30, 2025
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
NewsTop stories

JUST IN: Court Grants Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Bail on Self-Recognition

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 30, 2025
News

Anambra State Orders Investigation After Viral Video Shows Possible Anti-Touting Squad Excesses

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 30, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?