Senator Ndume loses father, family announces funeral time

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BY FATI MUSA MARTE, JULY 19, 2022 | 01:02 PM


Ali Buba Ndume, popularly known as Ali ‘Soldier’ has passed on.

He is the father of Muhammed Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South Senatorial District.

He died after a protracted illness at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital earlier today.

His funeral prayer is scheduled to take place today at the senator’s residence, located in Domboa Road, near NTA, Maiduguri Zonal office by 4:00 pm.

Before his death, he was the Hakimi (community head) of Ville in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

He was a retired soldier, who served in the Nigerian Army and fought in the civil war (1967 - 1970).

The deceased left behind two wives, eight children and many grand children.

May his soul rest in peace.


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