The Gombe State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (retd), has died in a fatal road accident along the Malam Sidi–Gombe Road on Friday.
According to a statement issued by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Misilli, the late commissioner was returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, where he attended the North-East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration Framework when the crash occurred.
The accident also claimed the life of his police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Hussaini, while his driver sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
Reacting to the tragic incident, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya expressed deep sorrow over the commissioner’s death, describing him 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 said, “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. His demise is a monumental loss, not only to his family but to the entire government and people of Gombe State.”
Funeral arrangements for the late commissioner are expected to be announced soon.
