Gombe commissioner and orderly die in auto crash

The Gombe State Government has confirmed the d3ath of its Commissioner for Internal Security, retired Colonel Abdullahi Bello, who d!ed in a fatal car crash alongside his police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Husaini.

The tragic accident occurred on Friday, October 24, along the Malam Sidi–Gombe Road while 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 (DDR) framework.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya announced the passing in a statement issued by Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs, describing the incident as “heartbreaking.”

He hailed the late commissioner as “a disciplined officer and dedicated public servant” who brought his “wealth of military experience, leadership, and patriotism” to strengthen peace and security in Gombe State.

He described the deceased as “a pillar of discipline, courage, and selfless service,” adding that Bello executed his responsibilities “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,” the governor said.