The Gombe State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (retd), has passed away.
Bello lost his life in a car crash along the Malam Sidi–Gombe road on Friday.
According to a statement released by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House Gombe, Ismaila Misilli, the commissioner was returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, after attending the North-East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration framework when the incident occurred.
The accident also resulted in the death of his police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Hussaini, while the commissioner’s driver sustained injuries and is presently receiving medical care.
Reacting to the tragic incident, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya expressed deep sadness, describing the late commissioner as “a disciplined officer and dedicated public servant who brought his wealth of military experience, leadership, and patriotism into the service of Gombe State.”
The governor further stated, “Col. Abdullahi Bello (retd) will be remembered as a pillar of discipline, courage, and selfless service. He carried out his duties with unmatched diligence and a deep sense of responsibility.”
“On behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, the governor extended condolences to the family of the deceased, his associates, and the Balanga Local Government community, praying Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannat Firdaus,” the statement added.
Yahaya also offered prayers for the swift recovery of the commissioner’s driver who survived the crash.
