Umar Ibn Muhammad of Borno

Sir Umar ibn Muhammad al-Kanemi (1872 – 29 December 1967), known as Sanda Kyarimi, Sanda Kiarimi, or just Sanda, was the shehu of the Borno Emirate, a traditional state in Nigeria, from 1937 to 1967. He previously served as the shehu of the Dikwa Emirate, another traditional state, from 1917 to 1937.

Early life and career Umar ibn Muhammad al-Kanemi was the eldest son of Kyari (shehu 1893–1894) and was born in Kukawa in 1872. He was the namesake of his great-grandfather Umar Kura (shehu 1837–1853 and 1854–1881). Rabih soon secured his position as the new ruler of the empire, with his seat at Dikwa.

As shehu of Dikwa, Kyarimi ruled with great generosity, especially to the poor. who was appointed shehu of Borno by Governor Bernard Henry Bourdillon on 25 May 1937. and his appointment had been planned for some time; In 1964, the Nigerian Government appointed him Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).