Former Yobe Governor, Bukar Ibrahim Dies Aged 75
The first civilian governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim has lost his life at the age of 75 while receiving medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni confirmed the death of the former Senator representing Yobe East district.
A statement via Buni’s Director General of Press and Media Affairs Mamman Mohammed noted that the former governor passed away on Sunday and would be buried in Saudi Arabia.
He made it known that condolences are to be received by Governor Mai Mala Buni at Government House in Damaturu.
Abba Ibrahim a renowned politician is the husband of a serving lawmaker Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the member representing Gujba, Gulani, Damaturu, and Tarmuwa Federal Constituency.
Governor Buni has further 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.
