Gombe Governor pays condolence visit to Bala Waja over son’s death

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya condoling Bala Waja, Alh Muhammad Danjuma 

By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has led a delegation to Waja Chiefdom in Talasse, Balanga local government area where he condoled with the Bala Waja, His Royal Highness,  Alhaji Muhammad Danjuma Mohammed over the death of his son, Prince Mohammed (Daddy) Danjuma who died yesterday  after a protracted illness.  
Speaking at the palace of the traditional ruler in Talasse on Saturday, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the death of the young Prince as a great loss, not only to the royal family or Waja Chiefdom but the State in general, lamenting that the late Mohammed died at his prime when hopes and expectations were high on him for greater heights and exploits, not only as a prince but as a young star and future leader. 
He consoled the monarch and members of the royal family as well as the entire Waja community to take solace in the fact that all souls belong to Allah and will return to him at appointed time.
“Losing a loved one is undeniably a grief-stricken and devastating moment, especially for the family and close friends. Please accept it as a will of Allah”.  
“On behalf of the Government and people of Gombe State, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Your Royal Highness and royal family as well as the entire Waja community over this great loss. May Allah in his infinite mercy grant the soul of the departed, Aljannat Firdaus and give you the fortitude to bear the loss”. 
Responding, the Bala Waja, Alh Mohammed Danjuma thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for identifying with his family in their moment of grief, praying Almighty Allah to reward him abundantly.  
Special prayers were offered for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Governor Yahaya was accompanied on the condolence visit by the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, APC Chieftain,  Dr. Danjuma Dabo, Commissioner of LocalGovernment and Chieftaincy Affairs Hon. Dasuki Jalo and his WaterResources counterpart, Mijinyawa Yahaya, PPS, Alhaji Usman kamara, Special Advisers and other top Government functionaries as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba MisilliDirector-General, ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe.