The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, has lost his brother to the cold hands of death.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, Wase confirmed the death of his brother, Alhaji Adamu Idris.
In what could be described as a sad development, the Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase, has lost his brother, Alhaji Adamu Idris, Daily Trust reported.
The federal lawmaker and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) confirmed the sad incident through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma on Sunday, September 25.
According to the statement, the deceased died today (Sunday) in Jos at the age of 96.
The statement reads:
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the Emir of Bashar, Alhaji Adamu Idris; the elder brother of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase.
“He died in Jos in the early hours of today (Sunday ) at the age of 96. He left behind four wives many children and grandchildren. He will be buried today in Bashar, Plateau State according to Islamic rites.”
~Legit.ng