The Gombe State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Colonel Abdullahi Bello (retd), has died in a car accident along the Malam Sidi–Gombe Road on Friday.
The commissioner was said to be returning from Maiduguri, Borno State, after attending the North-East Regional Consultation on the Development of a National Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration framework when the crash occurred.
According to a statement issued by the Director-General of Press Affairs at the Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, the accident also claimed the life of his police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Hussaini.
The commissioner’s driver survived the crash but sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State expressed sadness over the death, describing the late Bello as a disciplined and dedicated public officer who served the state with integrity and commitment.
He noted that Bello’s contributions to internal security and public service in the state would be remembered for years to come.
Colonel Bello, a retired military officer, was appointed as Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, where he played a key role in strengthening safety measures and coordinating security operations across the state. His death, the governor added, is a major loss to both the government and the people of Gombe State.
The state government has extended condolences to the late commissioner’s family, colleagues, and associates, praying for strength to bear the loss.