Governor Yahaya condoles the Emir of Gombe, Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll over death of late Sarkin Zangon Gombe
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commiserated with the Emir of Gombe, Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar lll and other members of the renowned Bubayero family over the death of a royal family member, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar who until his death was the Sarkin Zangon Gombe.
The Governor who led senior government officials to the funeral prayer fo the deceased at the Bubayero Central mosque, Gombe on Friday later joined the Emir of Gombe and other bereaved family members at the Emir’s chamber for a special prayer session.
In a message of condolence, the Governor said that in Sarkin Zango’s demise, an illustrious son is lost, not only in Gombe Emirate but Gombe state in general.
Inuwa Yahaya said that, “I want to use this medium on behalf of the government and the good people of Gombe state to convey my heartfelt condolences to the Emir of Gombe and other members of the royal family over this huge loss. May Allah grant him Aljannat Firdaus”.
Similarly, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya also led a government delegation to attend the funeral prayer of Abubakar Bello Tinka, popularly known as Ba’a at the Federal Teaching Hospital Juma’at mosque, Gombe.
Late Abubakar Bello Tinka who died in a car accident in Gombe, was a younger brother to APC chieftain and a renowned Businessman, Alhaji Bala Bello Tinka.
In a condolence message to Dr. Bala Tinka and other members of the deceased’s family, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the death of Ba’a as shocking.
The Governor said that, “Death of a youngster of the deceased’s age is heartbreaking that is difficult to bear, especially by his family and friends but Allah’s decision is unquestionable, nevertheless its our fervent prayer that the Almighty Allah will forgive his shortcomings and admit him in jannatul firdaus”.
The Governor was accompanied by some members of his cabinet and other senior officials as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General, ( Press Affairs) Government House.
