An outstanding statesman , under his rule ( 1564 -- 1596 ) Kanem - Bornu touched the zenith of its power .
His name is more properly written Idris Alawma or Idris Alauma .
An outstanding statesman , under Idris Alawma 's rule ( 1564 -- 1596 ) Kanem - Bornu touched the zenith of its power .
His name is more properly written Idris Alawma or Idris Alauma .