Former Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris, has died at
the age of 77.
Idris reportedly died in the United Kingdom on Sunday,
September 20, 2026.
Following his death, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman
Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello and other senior government officials
visited the deceased’s Abuja residence to condole with his family.
The visit was disclosed in a condolence statement
issued by Onogwu Muhammed, former Chief Press Secretary to Bello and Special
Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Public Relations.
The statement said Ododo, Bello, Commissioner for
Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Abdullahi Bello, and other government
officials had arrived at the late governor’s Abuja residence following news of
his death.
Idris served as governor of Kogi State for two terms,
from 2003 to 2012.
Further details surrounding his death and funeral
arrangements are expected to be announced by his family.
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