Tukur, who died at the age of 90, was buried on Sunday according to Islamic rites shortly after funeral prayers attended by family members, friends, political associates and other dignitaries.
A family source told THEWILL on Saturday, September 12, 2026, that the 90-year-old elder statesman passed away in the Federal Capital Territory, providing further details on the circumstances surrounding his death, which was earlier confirmed by the family.
Family sources disclosed his death on Saturday, although details surrounding his death were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.
The Nigeria Football Federation disclosed on Thursday in a statement on its website that the football governing body has approved the committee's appointment.