Ex-Yobe Governor, Bukar Abba Dies At 73

The former governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim has died.

He died in Saudi Arabia after a protracted illness. He was 73 years old.

Another source close to the family posted on his Facebook page: “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 was the governor of Yobe State from May 1999 to May 2007. He also served as governor of the state from January 1992 to November 1993.