Reps mourn death of Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja
The House of Representatives has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State.
In a statement issued on Friday by the House spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, the Green Chamber described the late lawmaker’s death as a painful loss to the National Assembly, Gombe State and the nation.
According to the statement, Tongo died in Abuja after a brief illness. His death was confirmed by the Gombe State Caucus in the House of Representatives.
The House said the late legislator lived a life dedicated to public service and the advancement of his constituents and the countr...