Audu Sule Katagum, a former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, dies at the age of 69. Multiple outlets report that his death is announced in a statement by Lukman Abubakar, an aide to former governor M. A. Abubakar on Digital and Creative Media. The statement says Katagum dies in the early hours of Saturday. It describes him as “Arch. Audu Sule Katagum,” also noting the title “Wazirin Katagum,” and characterizes his life as one of service to his community, Bauchi State and Nigeria. The statement also says funeral arrangements will be communicated later. It includes condolences and prayers for forgiveness and for the deceased to be granted Aljannatul Firdaus. The reports further state that Katagum is survived by his wife, children and other relatives. No cause of death or additional medical details are provided in the accounts.
Former Bauchi deputy governor Audu Sule Katagum dies at 69
Audu Sule Katagum, a former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, dies at the age of 69. Multiple outlets report that his death is announced in a statement by Lukman Abubakar, an aide to former governor M....
- Audu Sule Katagum, former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, dies at age 69.
- His death is announced by Lukman Abubakar, an aide to former governor M. A. Abubakar.
- The statement says Katagum dies in the early hours of Saturday.
- Funeral arrangements are expected to be communicated later.
- He is reported to be survived by his wife, children, and other relatives.
A former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule Katagum, has died at the age of 69. The development was announced in a statement by Lukman Abubakar, aide to former governor M. A Abubakar on Digital and Creative Media. According to the statement, Katagum died in the early hours of Saturday. “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State. “The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State and the nation,” Lukman said. Lukman said details of the funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course. “May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this great loss. Ameen,” he prayed. Late Katagum is survived by his wife, children and other relatives.
18 hours agoA former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule Katagum, has died at the age of 69. The development was announced in a statement by Lukman Abubakar, aide to former governor M. A Abubakar on Digital and Creative Media. According to the statement, Katagum died in the early hours of Saturday. “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna […] Ex-Bauchi Deputy Governor, Katagum is dead
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