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Billiri Emirate is a Tangale Chiefdom located in Billiri town, Gombe State.[1] The Head of the Chiefdom is called "Mai Tangle" which means "Father of Tangle" derived from Tangale tribe. The serving Mai Tangale is HRH Dr. Musa Danladi Maiyamba.

The Biography of Mai Tangale

Malam Danladi Sanusi-Maiyambapronunciation is the 16th Mai Tangale of the Tangale chiefdom.[2][3] He ascended to the throne 52 days after the death of Dr. Abdu Buba Maisheru II, the 15th Mai Tangale.[4] He was appointed by the governor of Gombe State in reference to Gombe Chieftaincy law and in consultation with the lawmakers.[5][6][7][8]

The Mai Tangale Crisis

In March 2021, Danladi Sanusi-Maiyamba was announced by the Gombe State government as the new Mai Tangale in Billiri following the death of Abdu Baba Maisharu II, the immediate past Mai of Tangale Kingdom who died in January 2021. The announcement erupted violence and protests in Billiri over the claim that Inuwa Yahaya, the Governor of the State, did not go with the candidate selected by the kingmakers. The erupted concerns and protests led to violence that claimed lives and properties.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Gombe Police Commissioner Visits Kaltungo, Billiri And Akko Emirates/".
  2. ^ "Gombe Govt Appoints Sanusi Maiyamba As New Mai Tangle". 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  3. ^ "Governor Yahaya appoints Malam Maiyamba as new Mai Tangle | The Nation". thenationonlineng.net. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  4. ^ "11 Things to know about Sanusi Maiyamba, the new Mai Tangale". Daily Trust. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  5. ^ "Gombe Governor Shuns Kingmakers Choice Of Christian Candidate, Appoints Malam Danladi As Mai Tangale | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  6. ^ "Despite protests, Gombe governor appoints 'favoured candidate' as Mai Tangale". TheCable. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  7. ^ "Despite controversy, Gombe governor names Danladi Maiyamba new Mai Tangle - Peoples Gazette". 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  8. ^ "Gombe gov appoints new Mai Tangale despite protests". Punch Newspapers. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  9. ^ "Gombe inaugurates 10-member committee to probe Billiri crisis". 19 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Curbing the rising trends of inter-communal clashes in Gombe State". Daily Trust. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.