THOUSANDS BID FAREWELL AS LATE EX-GOV. IBRAHIM IDRIS BURIED AT GUDU CEMETERY ABUJA.
The remains of the late former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, has been laid to rest at the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja.
According to reports, the body was interred after a funeral prayer held shortly after the Jumaat prayer at the Abuja Central Mosque, which was attended by thousands of political associates and religious leaders from within and outside Kogi State.
Among those present at the burial were Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governors Capt. Idris Wada and Yahaya Bello, Deputy Governor Joel Salifu Oyibo, former Deputy Governor Philip Salawu, former SSG Musa Ahmadu and a host of other dignitaries.
As part of the burial arrangements, the body of the late former governor arrived at the National Mosque, Abuja, where it was received by Islamic scholars and Imams.
The corpse, after reception at the international airport, was accompanied by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, some members of the State Executive Council, family members, friends, the business community and other sympathizers who gathered to pray for the repose of his soul.
Soon after the Jumaat prayer, special supplications were offered to Allah for the repose of the soul of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris. The scholars also prayed for his family and Kogi State.
Interment followed at Gudu Cemetery, witnessed by eminent personalities and other sympathizers.
