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Kogi declares three-day mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris

Kogi State Government has declared three days of mourning following the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris. The post Kogi declares three-day mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Kogi declares three-day mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris

The Kogi State Government has declared a three-day mourning period following the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris. According to This Day, Idris passed away on Sunday, 20th September, 2026, in London, United Kingdom, at the age of 77, after a brief illness.

Idris served as the governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2012. He is survived by children, grandchildren, and many relatives.

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, expressed deep sorrow over Idris' death, describing it as a profound loss to Kogi State and Nigeria, as reported by This Day.

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