The remains of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, have been laid to rest at his family residence in Yola, Adamawa State.
Tukur, who died on Saturday at the age of 91, was buried on Sunday according to Islamic rites following funeral prayers attended by family members, friends, political associates and dignitaries from across the country.
The funeral prayers were led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi, at about 10:50 a.m.
His remains were subsequently taken to the family residence at Fadde-Sanda along Abuja Road, Yola, where he was buried at about 11:30 a.m.
Traditional rulers, government officials, political associates, family members and other dignitaries from Adamawa and beyond also attended the burial.
He is survived by two wives and 18 children, including the Adamawa State Secretary to the State Government, Awwal Tukur.
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