The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has expressed concern over the death of another Senator, Mustapha Bukar.

The Senate President took to his twitter handle to announce the news, he said, “I am saddened to learn of the passing of another friend and colleague, Senator Mustapha Bukar. As a first-time Senator, Mustapha stood out for the quality of his contributions on the floor, his pragmatism and his work to strengthen the institution of the legislature”.

I am saddened to learn about the passing of another friend and colleague, Senator Mustapha Bukar. As a first-time Senator, Mustapha stood out for the quality of his contributions on the floor, his pragmatism and his work to strengthen the institution of the legislature. https://t.co/jIUs99yCAz

— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) April 4, 2018

Senator Bukar was reported to have died on Wednesday after a brief illness.

His death comes a few weeks after another Senator representing Bauchi, Ali Wakili died after slumping at his Gwarimpa residence in Abuja.

Until his death, Senator Bukar was the Senator representing Katsina State.