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The matriarch of the Yakubu Tukur family of Gwaranga, Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State, Saratu Yakubu Tukur has passed on. She was 103. The deceased centenarian was the mother of the former Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara.
A statement personally issued by Dogara on Friday reads: “It is with utmost gratitude and total submission to the will of God Almighty, that we announce the transition to glory of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur, which occurred today, Friday, December 22, 2023 at the age of 103 years. “We are comforted by the fact that our matriarch, lived a life of total commitment, dedication and service to God and humanity.” The statement said funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
