Borno State Government has announced the passing away of Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha, the state Deputy Governor.
Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, Secretary to the State Government in a statement said Mmustapha died in his sleep Saturday morning in Yola, Adamawa State where he was to represent Borno Government at the convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adama University of Science and Technology, Yola.
He was also scheduled to follow up on his earlier visit to Yola, in connection with the welfare of Borno State citizens internally displaced as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency.
His remains would be brought to Maiduguri for funeral at the Government House, Maiduguri at 4pm on Saturday.
The statement added that Governor Kashim Shettima, expresses his heartfelt condolence to the family of the Deputy Governor and the entire people of Borno State for the irreparable loss and appealed for prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased. .
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