Breaking: Grief, Lamentation as Popular Head of Service Dies
- Benue State's head of service, Agbogbo Ode, has been confirmed dead following a brief illness on Saturday, May 3
- Dcns. Serumun Aber, the secretary to the state government, announced the demise of the top government official in a statement on the same day
- The head of service's death was described as sudden by the government and has started generating mixed reactions from people in the state
The Benue State head of service, Agbogbo Ode, has been declared dead. This was announced in a statement by Dcns. Serumun Aber, the secretary to the state government, on Saturday, May 2.
He was said to have died after a brief illness, and the government described the demise of the head of service as "sudden".
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According to Channels TV, Ode died on Saturday, and his death was described as an impeccable technocrat. The government described him as a respected authority in public service, stating that his death was a huge loss to the state at large.
Nigerians react as Benue loses top politician
The people of the state have started mourning the demise of the head of service on social media. Below are some of their comments:
Matthew Nyamve described his death as unfortunate:
"It’s really unfortunate news. May his soul rest in peace. But honestly, not everything needs to be turned into politics. At a time like this, the focus should be on showing respect, offering condolences, and allowing family and loved ones to mourn. There will always be time to discuss issues like healthcare and governance, but moments like this call for empathy and restraint."
Maurice Tsav sent condolences to the government and his family:
"Even in Germany, India, London etc, with their efficient and excellent medical services, people still die. May God console the Benue state government and the family of the late HoS over this sad loss."
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Sewuese Dogoh lamented the death of the head of service:
"It's not poor medical services from BSUTH that have led to his death; it is appointed unto every man to die. Many have died in the best hospitals abroad. Stop doing things that will land you in hell. Repent and be converted. Jesus loves you."
Aondoaseer Ngiegba said that death is inevitable:
"While I wish him eternal rest... I would like you to respond to these questions below. Your own don finish why mock the death. Have you seen how they treat death? Don't people die in hospitals in India? London and America. Why and where did Yar-adua die? Was it poor medical services? Did Stella Abasanjo die in your house?"
Lucy Iwar criticised the state medical facilities:
"My 7-day experience at the Benue State Teaching Hospital in the emergency ward was very unsatisfactory before my very own eyes. I am unable to count how many people lost their lives due to their subpar management and unfavourable policies"
You can read more comments on Facebook here:
Police speak as Adamawa pastor killed
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Adamawa state police command has confirmed the killing of a pastor, Emmanuel Ezeoikwe, on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
SP Suleiman Nguroje, the spokesperson of the state police command, said that the pastor was killed at his residence in Zina village, Song LGA of the state.
The assailants were said to have visited the village at about 12.30 am and shot the pastor, as recounted by the villagers.
Source: Legit.ng
