By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed “great shock” over the death of a Major in the Nigerian Army, Auwal Danbabu Muhammad, who lost his life in a ghastly motor accident alongside his wife, Fadila Auwalu Shehu Brema and their only daughter, Aisha.
The accident occurred along Zamfara- Kano Road, the Governor’s Spokesman, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said in a statement issued on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
He said until his death, Major Auwal Danbabu was the Staff Officer at 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Gusau, Zamfara State.
The statement added: “Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had yesterday led a delegation on a condolence visit to Alhaji Shehu Brema family at their Kumbiya- Kumbiya residence where he consoled them over the tragic loss of their loved ones.
“He lamented that the loss of loved ones is always an unfathomable tragedy, which is usually compounded when such death occurs at prime age.
“The loss of young persons at their prime age, is usually a moment of heartbreak for anyone, especially for family members, friends and associates. We join in your grief and on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe, we condole with you and pray that Almighty Allah will give us all fortitude and grant them Aljannat Firdaus”.
Misilli further said the Governor was accompanied on the condolence visit by his Chief of staff, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, Head of Service, Alhaji Bappayo Yahaya, Commissioners, Advisers and other dignitaries.