The Gombe State Government has announced the death of its Commissioner for Internal Security, retired Colonel Abdullahi Bello.
This was contained in a statement issued by Governor Inuwa Yahaya through Ismaila Uba Misilli, the Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe.
According to the statement, the commissioner died alongside his police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Hussaini, in a fatal motor accident on Friday along the Malam Sidi–Gombe road.
Governor Yahaya said the late commissioner was returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, after attending the North East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) framework.
“We received the heartbreaking news with profound sadness. The late commissioner was a disciplined officer and a dedicated public servant,” the governor said.
He described Bello as a man who brought his wealth of military experience, leadership, and patriotism into the service of Gombe State, playing a vital role in consolidating the peace and security for which the state is renowned.
“Bello 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. His demise is a monumental loss, not only to his family and our government but to Gombe State and Nigeria at large,” Yahaya said.
The governor also recalled the late commissioner’s impactful contributions in the State Executive Council, particularly in shaping policies on internal security, inter-agency collaboration, and community safety.
“On behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his associates, and the Balanga Local Government community. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannat Firdaus,” the statement added.
Governor Yahaya equally sympathised with the family of the late police orderly, Sergeant Hussaini, who also lost his life in the accident, describing both men as patriots who died in active service to the state and the nation.
He prayed for the speedy recovery of the commissioner’s driver, who is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.
