BREAKING: Former Yobe Governor, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Passes on at 75

A former governor of Yobe State Bukar Abba Ibrahim has died in Saudi Arabia at the age of 75.

A statement by Mamman Mohammed, the spokesman for Governor Mai Mala Buni, confirmed the death of the former governor.

“It is with a heavy heart, sorrow, and sympathy that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, regret to announce the passing away of His Excellency, Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the former Governor of Yobe,” the statement said.

“Sen. Bukar died today while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia and will be buried there.

“Governor Buni has directed all other aspects of the funeral and condolences to be taken over by the state government to accord the late governor a state burial and honour,” said the statement.

He called on the people and friends of Yobe State to join his family, the government, and the people of the state to pray for the repose of the soul of the former governor.

Credit: Daily Nigerian