The remains of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State.

Tukur’s funeral was conducted according to Islamic rites on Sunday, with prayers led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at about 10:50am.

His remains were later buried at the family house in Fadde-Sanda, along Abuja Road, Yola, at about 11:30am.Tukur died in Abuja on Saturday at the age of 91.

He was a former governor of the old Gongola State and former Minister of Industries, and served as National Chairman of the PDP.

The funeral was attended by prominent personalities, including businessman Aliko Dangote, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Senator Iya Abbas, former Governor Jibrilla Bindow, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.

President Bola Tinubu had on Saturday mourned Tukur’s death, describing him as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political and economic history. Tukur is survived by two wives and 18 children, including the Adamawa State Secretary to the State Government, Awwal Tukur.