Former Yobe gov. Bukar Ibrahim dies in Saudi Arabia at 73

Bukar Abba Ibrahim, a former Governor of Yobe State, died on Sunday in Saudi Arabia after a protracted illness at 73.

Ibrahim was the governor of Yobe State from May 1999 to May 2007.

The Yobe State Governor, Mai Buni, expressed shock and regret over the death of the former statesman.

Buni while announcing the death of the former governor, through his DG, Press, and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, said Ibrahim died while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia and will be buried there.

The governor directed that all other aspects of the funeral and condolences to be taken over by the state government to accord the former governor a state burial and honour.

He said, “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 Aljannatu 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.