June 13, 2026
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.
