Tears as Brother of Top Deputy Governor Dies in Niger
- Umar Garba, the chief imam of Rafin-Kuka and the younger brother of Niger’s deputy governor Yakubu Garba, has passed away at 46
- A statement by Ummulkhatume Abdullahi, the deputy governor’s press secretary, said Garba died on Tuesday, October 7 after a brief illness
- Governor Umar Bago urged his deputy to be comforted and remain resolute in the will of God, who is the all-knowing
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Shiroro, Niger state - Umar Garba, chief imam of Rafin-Kuka, and the younger brother of the Niger state deputy governor Yakubu Garba, is dead.
As reported by Vanguard, Umar died aged 46 following a brief illness.
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Niger: Grief as Umar Garba dies
The newspaper said the sad update was disclosed via a statement by Ummulkhatume Abdullahi, the press secretary to the Niger state deputy governor.
Abdullahi stated that Garba died in the early hours of Tuesday, October 7, in Rafin-Kuka, Shiroro local government area (LGA) of the prominent northcentral state.
Abdullahi added that the deceased left behind a wife, two children, and an aged mother.
The burial of the deceased would take place at the Kuta Central Mosque, Shiroro local government.
The statement prayed for Allah to forgive the deceased soul and grant him eternal rest in paradise.
Niger state is led by Mohammed Umar Bago, a top chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Bago's security officer bereaved
Meanwhile, Abdulkarim Garba, the personal security officer (PSO) to Governor Bago, has extended his gratitude to his boss for his fatherly role and continuous show of love to him and his family.
According to a recent statement by Bologi Ibrahim, the chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor of Niger state, the appreciation was contained in a letter signed by the PSO to the governor.
He particularly acknowledged the condolence visits of Bago during the demise of his wife, father, and brother's wife, which occurred on different dates.
The PSO emphasised that the words of comfort from his boss gave him and his family strength and encouragement in their moments of grief, adding that his visits demonstrated his humility, empathy, and good leadership.
He reaffirmed his complete loyalty, dedication, and commitment to serving his boss faithfully and diligently.
The letter partly reads:
"Your Excellency’s visit and words of comfort brought great strength and encouragement to me and my family during our moments of grief.
"Your gesture was a true reflection of your humility, empathy, and exemplary leadership."
"I remain profoundly grateful for your concern and unwavering support. In appreciation of your fatherly love and guidance, I reaffirm my total loyalty, dedication, and commitment to continue serving you faithfully and diligently in the discharge of my duties."
He also prayed that God would continue to bless, guide, and protect his principal as well as grant him wisdom and good health to lead the state to greater heights.
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Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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