PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS THE PASSING OF WAZIRIN KATAGUM, AUDU SULE KATAGUM

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Audu Sule Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and a former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.

Sule Katagum died on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 69.

President Tinubu described the deceased as a dedicated public servant, accomplished architect, and loyal son of Bauchi State.

He said Katagum served the people of Bauchi with humility and commitment, including as Chief of Staff and later as Deputy Governor from 2018 to 2019.

“Alhaji Audu Sule Katagum was a well-regarded man of integrity who gave his best to public service. Posterity will remember him for his contributions to governance and community development in Bauchi State,” the President said.

President Tinubu also noted Katagum’s role as the Wazirin, in which he counselled the Katagum Emirate Council and worked to promote peace and unity.

The President commiserated with the Katagum Emirate, the Government and people of Bauchi State, the Sule Katagum family, and all who mourn his loss.

President Tinubu prayed that Allah grant the departed eternal rest and give his family the strength to bear the loss.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
Information and Strategy
June 20, 2026