The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has lost his elder brother, Alhaji Bashir Idris who is the Emir of Bashar in Wase LGA of Plateau state
The death was announced in a statement issued by the chief press Secretary to the Speaker Muhammad Umar Puma on sunday 25th September 2022.
The statement reads:
INNALILLAHI WA’INNA ILAIHIN RAJI’UN
Wase loses brother
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Emir of Bashar, Alh. Adamu Idris, elder brother to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase.
He died in Jos in the early hours of today (Sunday ) at the age of 96.
He left behind four wives many children and grandchildren.
He will be buried today in Bashar, Plateau State according to Islamic rites.
Signed:
Umar Muhammad Puma
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives.
May Allah grant him eternal rest in Jannatul Firdausi, Ameen.