The Governor of Bauchi state, Senator Bala Mohammed loses his elder brother Bappa Mohammed, on Sunday.

Wakadaily gathered that the deceased who was in his late sixties died on Sunday at a Turkish Hospital in Turkiye after a prolonged illness.

“He left behind his wife, five children and two brothers namely; Adamu Mohammed, the Wakilin Bauchi and Governor Bala Mohammed.

“The deceased would be buried on Monday in Turkey according to Islamic injunctions in accordance with Islamic rites.”

The governor earlier sworn-in six newly appointed Commissioners and five Special Advisers.

“Bala Mohammed advised the newly appointed aides to work harmoniously with their respective Permanent Secretaries in order to enhance their performances and move the state forward in line with the focus and agenda of the administration.”