The Deputy Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress in Yobe State, Fatima Mairiga, has died after a brief illness.

PUNCH Online gathered that Mairiga died on Saturday in Kano, where she had reportedly been receiving medical treatment.

Her death was announced in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Yobe State Deputy Governor, Hussaini Suleh, who described the development as a great loss to the APC family in the state.

According to the statement, the APC chieftain died after a brief illness.

“The death has occurred of Hajiya Fatima Mairiga, Yobe State APC Deputy Women Leader, today in Kano after a brief illness,” the statement read.

Although the nature of her illness was not disclosed, her death has thrown family members, political associates and supporters into mourning.

The statement also announced that funeral prayers for the deceased would be held in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, in accordance with Islamic rites.

“The funeral prayers will be held on Sunday at 4:00 pm at the Yobe Mosque and Islamic Centre, Damaturu, Yobe State,” it added.

She is expected to be buried immediately after the prayers in line with Islamic tradition, with sympathisers, party faithful, government officials, relatives and well-wishers expected to attend and pay their last respects.

Praying for the repose of the deceased, the Deputy Governor’s spokesman said, “May Allah forgive her shortcomings and admit her into Aljannatul Firdausi.”

Mairiga served as the APC Deputy Women Leader in Yobe State, where she played a key role in mobilising women and strengthening grassroots support for the ruling party across the state.

As of the time of filing this report, the Yobe State chapter of the APC had yet to issue a separate statement on her death. However, party members and supporters have continued to mourn her passing, describing her as a committed party stalwart.

Her death comes as the APC in Yobe State continues to consolidate its political structures ahead of future party activities, with many members expected to attend her funeral in Damaturu and sympathise with her family.