Tsenba Bako, the younger brother of the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, is dead. A personal assistant to the Governor, Naandoet John, confirmed that Mr. Bako died this morning but could not speak further on the cause of death.

Before his demise, Mr. Bako was a lecturer, department of Management Sciences at the University of Jos. An alumni of the department, Mark Lodam, also confirmed the death, stating that Mr. Bako was said to have suffered from an unknown illness for months. He is survived by a wife and children.May his soul rest in peace.