Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has lost his younger brother, Wummen Bako, after battling with a protracted illness.
A family member who confirmed it said that Bako, a lecturer in the Department of Management Sciences, University of Jos, died in Jos at the age of 45.
He said the deceased had received medications both in and outside the country.
The family member said that Bako, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is survived by a wife and children.
Governor Lalong had cancelled all official engagements on Tuesday due to his brother’s demise.
