Bauchi Loses Top Commissioner In Tragic Car Crash

• Bauchi Loses Top Commissioner In Tragic Car Crash.

• The accident happened on Saturday while they were traveling to Jalam’s hometown in Dambam Local Government Area.

• Jalam was the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ahmed Jalam, has died.

Jalam and his driver were killed in an auto crash along the Misau-Darazo Road in Bauchi State on Saturday.

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The accident occurred while they were traveling to Jalam’s hometown in Dambam Local Government Area.

Reacting to the development, the state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, said “The commissioner’s death leaves a profound emptiness and casts a pall of mourning over the state as he was known for his dedication and commitment to service.

“Ahmad Jalam served as Commissioner for Religious Affairs in 2019 and was reappointed as a commissioner in 2023 and served in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs until his tragic death.”

The commissioner died at the age of 60 and is survived by wives and children.

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This online media platform gathered that his funeral prayer would take place on Sunday morning according to Islamic rites in his hometown, Jalam.

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