Plateau Governor's Younger Brother Is Dead

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, on Tuesday lost his younger brother, Wummen Bako, a family member has confirmed.

The source, who did not want his name in print, said Bako, a lecturer at the Department of Management Sciences, University of Jos, died in Jos at the age of 45 after a protracted illness.

He said the deceased had received medications both within and abroad.

Bako, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is survived by a wife and children.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports that Lalong cancelled all official engagements on Tuesday due to the death.

People gathered in groups at Government House, Jos, discussing the death of the man, who many, described as humble and kind.