Former Bauchi Senator Gumau dies at 57

Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau, who once represented Bauchi South is dead.

He died on Friday night in Abuja, in a brief illness at the age of 57.

The death of the former lawmaker was confirmed by his former aide, Comrade Haruna Usman Muhammad, on Saturday morning.

Senator Gumau first represented the senatorial district in 2018 after winning a by-election following the death of Senator Ali Wakili.

He was later re-elected as senator during the 2019 general elections and served until 2023.

The deceased’s quest to return to the red chamber was not successful in the 2023 general election.

Prior to his tenure in the Senate, he had served two consecutive terms in the House of Representatives, where he represented Toro Federal Constituency from 2011 to 2018

The late Senator was known for his contributions on legislative advocacy, infrastructure projects for his constituents as well as youth empowerment.

He would be buried on Saturday in Abuja in accordance with Islamic rites.