Nigerian Former Deputy Governor Dies At 69

A former deputy governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum, has passed away.

He reportedly died at the age of 69.
His death was announced on Saturday in a statement by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide.

Lukman said the former deputy governor died in the early hours of Saturday.

“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,” the statement read.

He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.

He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.

He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites.