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BREAKING: Ex-Kogi governor Ibrahim Idris buried in Abuja
The late former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has been buried at Gudu cemetery, Abuja, Federal Capital Terrirtory on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Idris died in a London Hospital last Sunday and his remains was flown to Abuja which was received by the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, former governor Idris Ichalla Wada, his eldest son, Abunakar Ibrahim Idris and many prominent Nigerians from all walks of life.

The funeral rites concluded with Jana’iza (Islamic funeral) prayers at the Abuja National Mosque, followed by interment at the cemetery.
Late Idris hails from Icheke in Omala Local Government Council in Kogi East Senatorial District.
A credible source close to his family disclosed that Idris popularly known as Ibro indicated his wish to be buried at Gudu cemetery according to Islamic rites if he dies.
CAPITAL POST recalled that his son and a former one time member of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Ibrahim Idris who died on April 10, 2024 was also buried at the Gudu cemetery in Abuja.




