Muhammadu Kudu Abubakar
Muhammadu Kudu Abubakar Ubandoma III, Emir of Agaie (died 30 March 2014) was appointed Etsu (Ruler) of the
Abubakar, who was 42 when appointed Emir, is the son of the 10th Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Ubandoma. He earned a Higher Diploma in Animal Health and Husbandry and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[1] He is grand patron of the Nuhu Lafarma (Education) Foundation, which promotes improved education in the Agaie Emirate.[3]
He is one of the promoters of formation of a new Edu State from parts of the current
The movement is led by the
In January 2010 Abubakar conferred the honorary title of "Badakoshin Agaie" on the Niger State governor
In July 2010 he was attacked in Agaie by an angry mob who accused him of siding with the police after local people had tried to prevent police from pursuing suspected criminals. In the ensuing violence one person was killed, and later the mob carried his body to the Etsu's palace.[6]
Abubakar died on 30 March 2014 after protracted illness in Abuja hospital.[7]
References
- ^ a b Orintunsin, Jide (2004-05-01). "Kure Names New Emir of Agaie". This Day. Retrieved 2023-11-24 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ "Emir of Agaie died at Age 52". The Nation. 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ "About Us - The Foundation". Nuhu Lafarma (Education) Foundation. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ Hope Afoke Orivri (2009-07-16). "Bankole endorses call for creation of Edu State from Niger, Kwara". Nigerian Compass. Retrieved 2010-09-11. [dead link]
- ^ Mosadomi, Wole (2010-01-12). "Governor Aliyu Warns Traditional Rulers Against Partisan Politics". Vanguard. Retrieved 2010-09-11 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ Ojo, Aideloje (2010-07-21). "Mob attacks Emir of Agaie for siding with the Police". Peoples Daily. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
- Daily Trust. 2014-04-05. Retrieved 2023-11-24.