Keffi residents celebrate new Emir

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Tanko-Al-Makura, Governor Nasarawa Sate

Governor Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State on Saturday presented a staff of office to the new Emir of Keffi, Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa 111.

The new monarch succeeds his father, Alhaji Muhammadu Chindo Yamusa 11, who died on December 4, 2015. He was aged 70 years and had been on the throne for 77 years.

A large crowd turned out to witness the ceremony that attracted governors, ministers, politicians, traditional rulers, among many other guests.

There was tight security in and around the venue of the event, with dignitaries struggling through the excited crowd on their way to pay their respects to the new ruler.

Some residents of Keffi, who spoke on the new man, described him as an asset that would help the city.

Mr Ali Garba, one of the residents of the city, said that the new Emir was a promoter of peace and a bridge builder.

“He is a man…

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