Former Yobe governor Bukar Ibrahim dies in Saudi

Former Yobe governor Bukar Ibrahim dies in Saudi

Former Yobe State governor, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has passed on in Saudi Arabia.

He died  on Sunday, February 4, after a protracted illness.

He was said to be receiving treatment in the holy land.

Government’s statement

A statement issued on Sunday by Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, confirmed the death.

He said, “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 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.”

Ibrahim was the governor of the state from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.

The former governor, during his political life time, also served as a senator for two terms representing Yobe East Senatorial District.

Bukar Ibrahim was born in 1949 in Goniri, Gujba in the old Borno State.