Kogi Governor loses elder sister

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Monday lost his eldest sister Hajia Rabiat Bello, following a protracted illness.

According to a statement released by the governor through his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogu,  Hajia Rabiat Bello died following a protracted illness on Monday.

The statement further disclosed that a 3-day Fidau prayers for the peaceful repose of late Hajia Rabiat will come up on Thursday, 26th of December 2019 at her residence in Agassa, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State.

She died at age 59.

Read the statement below.

“With total submission to the Will of Almighty Allah, the family of Alhaji Bello Ipemida Ochi regret to announce the death of their beloved daughter Hajia Rabiat Bello following a protracted illness at age 59.”

“The sad event took place late hours of Monday 23rd of December, 2019.”

“We also wish to notify the public that the 3-day Fidau prayers for the peaceful repose of late Hajia Rabiat will come up on Thursday, 26th of December 2019 at her residence in Agassa , Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State,” the announcement said.