Former governor of Yobe State, Senator Abba Bukar Ibrahim, has passed away at the age of 73. Sources close to the family revealed that he died in Saudi Arabia after battling a prolonged illness.
The news of his demise was shared on social media by a source who posted on Facebook, expressing condolences and invoking prayers for the departed soul.
The post read, "Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim has passed away just now in Makkah. May Allah grant him peaceful repose and Jannatul Firdaus as his final abode Amin Thumma Amin."
Bukar Abba Ibrahim served as the governor of Yobe State and had a long and distinguished career in Nigerian politics.
His tenure was marked by various initiatives and policies aimed at improving the welfare of the people of Yobe State.
His passing has been met with expressions of sorrow and condolences from across the country, as colleagues, friends, and well-wishers mourn his loss.
As the nation mourns the demise of this respected statesman, tributes continue to pour in, honoring his contributions and legacy in Nigerian politics and governance.
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