Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Ahmadu Salihu Ribadu, elder brother of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Ododo in a condolence letter personally signed by him and addressed to Mallam Ribadu said he was shocked by the death of the late Ahmadu Salihu, saying that he shared in the grief of the National Security Adviser and the entire Ribadu family.
The governor reflected on the inevitability of death, adding that it was painful for a family to lose a loved one, especially when the deceased is dear to the family and the community like the late Ahmadu Salihu Ribadu.
Ododo prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late Ahmadu Salihu Ribadu.
He urged the family to take solace in the knowledge that the deceased lived a life full of personal fulfillment and impact in the community.
The late Ahmadu Salihu Ribadu died on Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State and has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites. (vitalnewsngr.com)