The Plateau government has announced the death of the first civilian governor of the state, Chief Solomon Lar.
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"I can confirm to you that the family has confirmed to Gov. Jonah Jang that Chief Solomon Lar is dead,'' information commissioner, Abraham Yiljap, said in Jos on Wednesday.
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Yiljap said that Lar, aged 80, died on Wednesday in a U. S. hospital. (NAN)