Ex-Kogi gov Ibrahim Idris dies in UK
A former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died. Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. Following his death, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo; former Governor Yahaya Bello; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abdullahi Bello; and other top government officials […] The post Ex-Kogi gov Ibrahim Idris…
Former Kogi State Governor Ibrahim Idris has passed away at the age of 77 in the United Kingdom. Idris served as the leader of Kogi State from 2003 to 2012, holding the position from May 2003 until January 2012 when he was succeeded by Idris Wada. Following his death, top government officials including Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Abdullahi Bello visited Idris' residence in Abuja to pay their condolences.
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