Yobe announces death of Bukar Abba at 75

Yobe announces death of Bukar Abba at 75

By: Yahaya Wakili

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

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

This was disclosed by the Director General of Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in a statement that was made available to newsmen in Damaturu.

Governor Mai Mala 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 honor.

Meanwhile, condolences are to be received by His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni at the Government House Mosque, Damaturu.

Governor Buni described the death as a huge loss to the government and people of the state.

“This is a huge loss, “for us at this time, but that is the wish of Allah, our creator, May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and admit him into Aljannatur Firdaus.” the governor prayed.

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 Bukar, a former governor and former Senator representing Yobe East died at the 75 years.

Yobe announces death of Bukar Abba at 75