Commissioner, police orderly die in road crash

Col. Abdullahi Bello (retd), Gombe State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home, has lost his life in a fatal car accident that occurred on Friday along the Malam Sidi–Gombe highway.

A statement issued by the Director-General (Press Affairs) at the Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, confirmed that 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 crash happened.

Also killed in the accident was his police orderly, Sgt. Adamu Hussaini, while the commissioner’s driver sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at a hospital.

Reacting to the development, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya expressed profound grief over the tragedy. He described 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 added, “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 and our government.”