Buhari Extends Condolences To Family Of Late Borno Deputy Governor

President Muhammadu Buhari has received with shock and immense sadness, news of the passing away of the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Zannah Umar Mustapha, a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said.

“On behalf of himself and the Federal Government, President Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the late Deputy Governor’s immediate family and his relatives”, the statement released on Saturday added.

The President similarly commiserates with Governor Kashim Shettima and the entire people of Borno State on the loss of Mustapha, who passed away while on an official assignment in Yola, Adamawa State.

“President Buhari joins Governor Shettima, members of Mustapha’s family, his friends, political associates, colleagues in the Borno State Government, constituents and supporters in praying that Almighty Allah will receive his soul and grant him eternal rest”, Mr Adesina said.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) had in a statement earlier issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, expressed deep shock and sadness at the sudden death of Zannah Mustapha.