The Gombe State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Colonel Abdullahi Bello (rtd), has tragically died in a road accident, the state government announced on Friday.
The announcement was made in a statement by Director-General, Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, confirming that the late commissioner died along Malam Sidi-Gombe road.
“The Gombe State Government wishes to announce, with deep sorrow, the demise of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd), who died in a tragic motor accident today along Malam Sidi-Gombe road,” Misilli said.
The statement added that Sergeant Adamu Husaini, Bello’s police orderly, also lost his life in the crash. The two were returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, where Bello had attended the North East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR).
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya received the news with profound sadness, describing the late commissioner as a disciplined officer and dedicated public servant whose wealth of military experience, leadership, and patriotism greatly benefited Gombe State.
“Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd) will be remembered as a pillar of discipline, courage and selfless service. He carried out his duties with unmatched diligence and 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,” Governor Yahaya said.
The governor also highlighted Bello’s impactful contributions to the State Executive Council, particularly in shaping policies on internal security, inter-agency collaboration, and community safety.
“Governor Yahaya, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his associates, and the Balanga Local Government community, praying Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannat Firdaus.”
He further sympathized with the family of Sergeant Husaini, describing both men as patriots who died while serving the state and the nation. The governor also prayed for the speedy recovery of the commissioner’s driver, who sustained injuries in the crash.
The time for the funeral prayers of the late commissioner and police orderly will be announced in due course, report by Daily Trust says.
