Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum, is dead. He was 69.His death was announced on Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide.In a statement, Lukman said the former deputy governor died in the early hours of Saturday.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule-Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State, and the nation,” the statement read.Related News#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunction#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji confident of exceeding 500,000 votes targetEkiti 2026: One injured as APC, ADC supporters clash over vote-buying allegationsHe prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. His death was announced on Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide.In a statement, Lukman said the former deputy governor died in the early hours of Saturday.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule-Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State, and the nation,” the statement read.Related News#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunction#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji confident of exceeding 500,000 votes targetEkiti 2026: One injured as APC, ADC supporters clash over vote-buying allegationsHe prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. In a statement, Lukman said the former deputy governor died in the early hours of Saturday.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule-Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State, and the nation,” the statement read.Related News#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunction#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji confident of exceeding 500,000 votes targetEkiti 2026: One injured as APC, ADC supporters clash over vote-buying allegationsHe prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule-Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State, and the nation,” the statement read.Related News#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunction#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji confident of exceeding 500,000 votes targetEkiti 2026: One injured as APC, ADC supporters clash over vote-buying allegationsHe prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. “The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State, and the nation,” the statement read.Related News#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunction#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji confident of exceeding 500,000 votes targetEkiti 2026: One injured as APC, ADC supporters clash over vote-buying allegationsHe prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites. He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites.