Just In: Former Benue Commissioner, Shehu Othman, Is Dead
- The family of ex-Benuie commissioner, Alhaji Shehu Othman, has been thrown into deep sorrow
- The family confirmed development via a statement issued on Wednesday, November 29, noting he died after a brief illness
- The late nonagenarian held several Cabinet portfolios in the now-defunct Benue-Plateau and Plateau States, as well as several Federal board appointments
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements
A former commissioner in the old Benue state, Alhaji Shehu Othman, is confirmed dead. The politician reportedly died at the age of 91.
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As reported by Daily Trust, Othman died on Wednesday, November 29, at the Trust Charitos Hospital in Jabi, Abuja, after a brief illness.
Othman's family confirmed his passing through a statement and hinted that the late politician would be buried the same day after the Zuhur prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja.
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The family wrote:
“Inna lillahi wa ina ilaihir taki in.
“Janaza prayer will be held after Zuhur prayer (1:30pm) at the National Mosque, Abuja.
“While burial would be at the Gudu Cemetery soon after.”
Othman was born on 26th June, 1932, and held the title of Magajin Garin Keana until his death.
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The deceased, identified simply as Dr Ayo Ojediran, lectured at the Department of Science And Technology Education, Faculty of Education in the institution.
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Gwadabe died on Wednesday, April 26, morning at the age of 87 at a hospital in Kano.
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The president of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), E. O. Okafor, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 9.
Kale reportedly died in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 8.
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