Former Bauchi Deputy Governor Audu Sule Katagum Dies At 69
By Sabiu Abdullahi
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Arch. Audu Sule Katagum, has died at the age of 69.
Katagum reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday. He served as the deputy governor of the state from 2018 to 2019 under the administration of former Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar.
The announcement of his death came through Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as digital and creative media aide to the former governor.
In a statement released on Saturday, Lukman said, “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un. 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.”
He also stated that information regarding the funeral arrangements would be made public later.
Lukman prayed for the deceased and said, “May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this great loss. Ameen.”
Before he became deputy governor, Katagum held the position of Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House. He was also the Wazirin Katagum, a traditional title he inherited from his late father, Alhaji Sule Katagum.
The late Alhaji Sule Katagum was a respected elder statesman and the first chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Public Service Commission.
Many residents and political associates in Bauchi State described the former deputy governor’s death as a major loss to the Katagum Emirate and the state at large due to his role in public service and community development.
He is survived by his wife, children and other family members.