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So Sad: Top Nigerian Lawmaker is Dead
A member representing Sakwa Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon Wanzam Mohammed Zaki, has passed away in the early hours of Sunday in Bauchi after a brief illness.
Until his death, Zaki served as Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation.
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Abubakar Y. Sulaiman, announced the death in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi.
He described the late lawmaker as a committed public servant who served his constituency and the state to the best of his ability.
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The statement read, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Sakwa Constituency, Hon. Mohammad Wanzam.”
The funeral prayer for the deceased was held on Sunday at the Gwallaga Juma’at Mosque in Bauchi at 11:00 am.
The Speaker prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept his good deeds, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described the deceased as a dedicated lawmaker, humble leader, and committed public servant whose life was characterised by simplicity and commitment to the welfare of his constituents and the development of Bauchi State.
In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor noted that the lawmaker distinguished himself through diligence, maturity, and patriotism, particularly in his role as Chairman of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation.
He commended his contributions in the formulation and oversight of policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of the people.
The governor explained, “His death is a great loss not only to his family and constituents but also to the entire Bauchi State. We have lost a dependable legislator, a bridge-builder, and a man whose humility and dedication earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and citizens alike,” the Governor stated.
Governor Mohammed urged the people of the State to take solace in the worthy legacy of service, commitment, and selflessness that the late lawmaker left behind.
He prayed Allah forgive his shortcomings and to grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
Benedict Inaede, the Edo state secretary of the Obidient Movement, is dead. Legit.ng reports that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, confirmed Inaede’s demise via a statement on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Inaede’s death ignited tributes and condolences across social media platforms.
Obi’s signed statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter) alongside a photo of the deceased, read:
“I have just received the sad news of the death of one of our Obidient family members from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede. “On behalf of my family and the Obidient Movement family,
I sincerely condole with his immediate family and the entire Obidient family. His death is a painful and irreplaceable loss to us all.
“May Almighty God, who has called him home, grant him eternal rest and grant his family and all of us the fortitude to bear this profound loss.
“May we continue to remember his family in prayers for God Almighty’s continued blessings.”
Residents of Igboho in Oyo State were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
A video circulating on social media showed large crowds of residents singing, dancing and celebrating the return of the victims.
The development comes after Igboho had earlier issued a stern warning to suspected Fulani community leaders in the area over rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity.
In the earlier viral video, Igboho was seen addressing community representatives and traditional leaders, where he expressed anger over alleged killings and abductions in the area.
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He accused some members of the Fulani community of kidnapping residents and referenced incidents involving a pregnant woman and ransom negotiations that reportedly turned deadly.
“The person who brought the ransom, you still killed him and spared only one person,” he said, while warning that such incidents must not repeat.
Igboho also issued a two-hour ultimatum for the release of other abducted victims, stressing that he had shown restraint following appeals from traditional rulers.
“I am Sunday Igboho. I am calm because my fathers asked me to be calm with you. Let this be the last time such a thing will happen,” he said.
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He further warned that failure to comply would trigger decisive action, including threats of entering suspected hideouts linked to the kidnappings.
Following the ultimatum, videos from the community showed jubilant residents celebrating what was described as the release of the abducted family, though details surrounding the circumstances of their freedom remain unclear at the time of filing this report.
Audu Sule Katagum, the former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, passed away at the age of 69. He held the position of deputy governor from 2018 to 2019, serving under former Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar.
His death occurred in the early hours of Saturday and was confirmed by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who is the digital and creative media aide to the former governor.
“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,” Lukman said.
“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State and the nation.”
He added that funeral arrangements would be announced later.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this great loss. Ameen,” he prayed.
Katagum, a respected politician and traditional title holder, was the Wazirin Katagum.
Before becoming deputy governor, he served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House.
He was the son of late elder statesman, Alhaji Sule Katagum, the first chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Public Service Commission, who also held the traditional title of Wazirin Katagum.
Katagum is survived by his wife, children and other relatives.
His death has been described as a great loss to the Katagum Emirate and Bauchi State, where he was widely respected for his contributions to public service and community development.
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