Commissioner, police orderly die in fatal road accident

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

The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a statement issued by the Director-General (Press Affairs) at the Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli.

According to the statement, Col. Bello was returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, where he had attended the North-East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration (DDR) Framework, when the tragic crash occurred.

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.”