Bamanga Tukur Laid To Rest In Hometown, Yola

The remains of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, were buried in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State, on Sunday, following funeral prayers conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.

The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi, at 10:50am.

Tukur’s remains were subsequently taken to the family house at Fadde-Sanda, along Abuja Road, Yola, where he was laid to rest at about 11:30am.

Tukur died on Saturday at the age of 91.

The late politician and former PDP national chairman was survived by two wives and 18 children, including the Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, Awwal Tukur.

Among those who attended the funeral prayers were business mogul Aliko Dangote, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Senator Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central, and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.

Traditional rulers and other dignitaries from Adamawa State and beyond also attended the funeral rites.