The first civilian governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, is dead.
He died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, February 4 while receiving medical treatment, it was learnt.
The deceased was also a former Senator who represented Yobe East district.
His wife, Khadija, is currently a serving lawmaker representing Gujba, Gulani, Damaturu, and Tarmuwa Federal Constituency.
In a statement by the state governor, Mai Mala Buni’s Director General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, it was said that the former governor died on Sunday and would be buried in Saudi Arabia.
He said that all other aspects of the funeral and condolences would be received by Governor Mai Mala Buni at Government House in Damaturu, in order to accord the late governor a state burial and honour.
