Former Yobe Governor, Bukar Abba Ibrahim dies at 75
By Bala Dauda
The Former Governor of Yobe State, Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim is dead.
Governor Mai Mala Buni confirmed the death in a statement by his Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed in Damaturu.
The statement said : “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 state.
“ 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.
“Meanwhile, condolences are to be received by His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni at the Government House Mosque (Masjid), Damaturu”, it said.
The statement added that Governor Buni described the death as a huge loss to the government and people of the state . “This is a huge loss to us, but that is the wish of Allah, our creator, May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and admit him into Aljannatu Firdaus” the governor said.
“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.
“Late Ibrahim, who represented Yobe East at the Senate, died at the age of 75. May Allah forgive his shortcomings, amin, Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum,” it said.
Former Yobe Governor, Bukar Abba Ibrahim dies at 75