Former Bauchi State governor Isa Yuguda denies a social media rumour that he has died. In statements reported on Saturday, he says he is alive and is recovering, after undergoing recent medical treatment.
Both outlets describe the rumour as spreading quickly online and causing concern among his supporters, especially in Bauchi State, where people reportedly tried to verify his condition by contacting him or his associates. Vanguard reports that Yuguda characterizes the claim as false and says he is recovering from an illness. The Daily Post Nigeria adds that he has recently had back surgery, which he says explains his health condition during that period.
Overall, the sources agree on the core points: the death report circulates on social media, Yuguda publicly responds to say he is alive and healthy, and he attributes his recent state of health to medical treatment, including surgery.
