Akko Emirate

Emirate in Northern Nigeria

Akko Emirate is among the three emirates in Akko LGA, a long time emirate located in Kumo, Gombe State, The emir of the Kingdom is traditionally called "Lamido" from Fula, which means "Leader". The origin of the emirate is Gona, then relocated to Kumo later.[1][2][3] The emirate is occupied by Fulani people|[4]

Akko Emir's Palace Kofar Tashan Magarya Kumo

## Emir (Lamido Akko)

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The current Lamido Akko is Umar Muhammad Atiku.

Lamido Akko

## References

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1. ^ "Emir of Akko, Gombe State".[permanent dead link‍]
2. ^ "Akko Emirate Council engages hunters to combat robbery". Punch Newspapers. 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
3. ^ Rapheal (2022-01-08). "Traditional rulers are the antidote to security challenges –Emir". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
4. ^ tvcnews (2022-08-25). "Monarch proffers solutions to Nigeria's security challenges". TVC News. Retrieved 2022-10-05.