President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, over the passing of his Commissioner of Finance, Ahmed Ali Ahmed.
Although details of the incident are still sketchy, the commissioner was found dead after his door was forcefully opened on Monday morning. According to locals, the deceased exceeded the time he usually comes out in the morning, fueling suspicion that something was wrong.
Reacting through his media spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu also condoled with the family of the late commissioner and described his passing as a huge and painful loss. The president prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort for his family at this difficult time.
Ali Ahmed is to be buried at his residence this evening according to Islamic rites.
Governor Babagana Zulum has lost two of his cabinet members within one year
