THE Gombe State Government has announced the death of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd), who died in a ghastly motor accident along the Malam Sidi–Gombe road on Friday.
The late commissioner was traveling back from Maiduguri, Borno State, after attending the North East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programme, when the accident occurred.
His police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Hussaini, also lost his life in the crash, while the driver survived with injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
In a statement signed sent to News Point Nigeria by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House Gombe, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, expressed deep shock and grief over the loss, describing the late Col. Bello as a disciplined, patriotic and selfless public servant, whose commitment to duty significantly strengthened security and inter-agency cooperation in the state.
“Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd) will be remembered as a pillar of discipline, courage and selfless service. He brought his wealth of military experience, leadership and patriotism into the service of Gombe State and played a vital role in consolidating the peace and security for which the state is renowned,” Governor Yahaya stated.
The governor recalled the late commissioner’s active role in the State Executive Council, where he contributed greatly to shaping policies on internal security, community safety, and conflict prevention.
Governor Yahaya extended condolences to the family of the deceased, the people of Balanga Local Government Area, and all associates of the late commissioner, praying Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannat Firdaus.
He also sympathized with the family of the late police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Hussaini, noting that both men died in active service to the state and the nation.
The government said arrangements for the funeral prayers will be communicated in due course.
