Gombe commissioner, police orderly die in road crash

 The Gombe State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Colonel Abdullahi Bello (rtd), has died in a fatal road accident.

The tragic incident occurred on Friday along the Malam Sidi–Gombe road while the Commissioner was returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, where he attended the North East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) framework.

A statement issued by the Director-General, press affairs, government house, Ismaila Uba Misilli, confirmed that Bello died alongside his police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Husaini.

“The Gombe State Government wishes to announce, with deep sorrow, the demise of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd), who died in a tragic motor accident today along Malam Sidi–Gombe road,” the statement read in part.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, 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.

Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd) 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 but to Gombe State and Nigeria at large,” Governor Yahaya said.

He further recalled the deceased’s impactful contributions to the State Executive Council, especially in shaping policies on internal security, inter-agency collaboration, and community safety.

The governor extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, his associates, and the people of Balanga Local Government Area, praying Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannat Firdaus.

Governor Yahaya also sympathised with the family of the late police orderly, describing both men as patriots who died in active service to the state and the nation.

He prayed for the speedy recovery of the Commissioner’s driver, who sustained injuries in the crash and currently receiving treatment.