Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko also known as Muhammad Dikko dan Gidado CBE (1865 – May 1944), was the 47th Emir of Katsina from 9 November 1906 until his death in 1944.[1] He was the ninth Fulani emir, as well as the first emir from the current ruling Sullubawa dynasty, succeeding Yero dan Musa, the last emir from the Dallazawa dynasty which was installed by the Jihad of Usman dan Fodio. He came to power shortly after British rule began in 1903 following the signing of a treaty between the then Emir, Abubakar dan Ibrahim, and British officials. He was a brother to Binta the paternal grand mother of Shehu Musa Yar'adua and Umaru Musa Yar'adua, he was succeeded by his son Usman Nagogo who held the title of Emir from 1944 until his death in 1981.[1][2] He and his entourage were photographed on multiple occasions.[3]
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- ^ "Camp at Emir of Katsina. Camp and entourage of Muhammad Dikko dan Gidado, Emir of Katsina. Katsina, Nigeria, circa 1925., Katsina, Nigeria, Western Africa, Africa. Stock Photo 1899-26374". Superstock. Retrieved 2015-12-23.