YOSIEC chairman, Dr Mamman Mohammed, dies at 74

Story by Ibraheem EL-TAFSEER, Damaturu

The Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC), Dr Mamman Mohammed (Shamakin Fika), has passed away.

His death was confirmed by his son, Barrister Abba Mamman.

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Dr Mamman died at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu after a prolonged illness.

Before his death, he served as the Chairman of YOSIEC and was a professional medical doctor. He also previously held the position of Commissioner for Health during the administration of former Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim.

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Dr Mamman died at the age of 74. He is survived by three wives and 33 children.

His funeral prayer is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 1:00 PM at the palace of the Emir of Fika in Potiskum, Yobe State.

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