Yobe Deputy Governor loses 100-year-old brother
Yobe State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, has lost his elder brother, Alhaji Ibrahim Barde at the age of 100.
Alhaji Ibrahim Barde who was the Village Head of Gubana in Yobe died on Sunday in Gubana village after a protracted illness.
The deceased, who was buried on Monday in Gubana, left behind three wives and 16 children.
One of the children is Alhaji Hamidu Ibrahim, a retired Director of Finance in the state civil service.
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The funeral prayer was led by the Special Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Religious Affairs, Alhaji Baba Kyari.
The deputy governor described the deceased as a dynamic and humble leader who spent the greater part of his life serving, uniting and guiding his people.
Gubana prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased and grant the family and people of the area the fortitude to bear the loss.
Those at the funeral prayer were the Speaker, Yobe House of Assembly, Alhaji Hassan Mirwa, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Wali, the Emir of Fika and Chairman, Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Mohammad Ibn Abali, among others.
NAN
