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From Brigadier General to Sultan: Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar’s journey to Sokoto throne

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GistReel Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, a former military officer in the Nigerian Army, rose to prominence as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto in 2006, becoming one of the most influential spiritual leaders for Muslims in Nigeria. Humble Beginnings and Education Born on August 24, 1956, in Sokoto, Abubakar is the son of the late Sultan Siddiq Abubakar Illo. He started his education at Sultan’s Ward Primary School before attending Barewa College in Zaria, on…
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GistReel broke the news in on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
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