The family of the late former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has announced that his burial will take place in Idah on Friday.
In a statement signed by Abdullahi Ibrahim Idris on behalf of the family, his remains are expected to arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday. The Janazah prayer will be held at the Abuja National Mosque, after which he will be interred at Gudu Cemetery in accordance with Islamic rites. The burial arrangements follow the late governor’s personal wishes, the family said.
The statement thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and other Nigerians for their prayers and expressions of support since news of his passing. Idris served as governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2012. (Kogi Government News)
