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Bamanga Tukur Buried In Yola
The remains of the former National National Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, were laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa on Sunday.
The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi, at 10:50am.
His remains were buried in the family house at Fadde-Sanda, Abuja road, Yola at 11:30am
Tukur died on Saturday at the age of 91.
He is survived by two wives and 18 children, among them the Secretary to the State Government of Adamawa, Awwal Tukur.
The funeral prayers were attended by Aliko Dangote, Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, Sen. Iya Abbas representing Adamawa Central and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.
Others were traditional leaders and other dignitaries across the state and beyond. (NAN)
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