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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.

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.”

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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.