Breaking: Grief as APC Elders Forum Chairman Suddenly Dies
- APC Elders Forum chairman in Ondo and former commissioner for works in the state, Chief Erastus Akeju, is dead
- His death was announced by the facilitator of the Ondo state APC elder forum, Chief Demola Ijabiyi, in a statement on Saturday, June 13
- His death came on the same day as that of Retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, who was kidnapped by bandits two weeks ago in Katsina
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Forum and former commissioner for works in Ondo State, Chief Erastus Akeju, has been declared dead.
Akeju was said to have died at the age of 88 following a brief illness. His death was announced by the facilitator of the Ondo State APC Elders Forum, Chief Demola Ijabiyi, in a statement on Saturday, June 13.
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Olajide Ipinsagba, the senator representing Ondo North senatorial district, in his reaction to the demise of the APC chieftain, said late Akeju was a leader of exceptional character and that his commitment to public service has no match.
Ipinsagba maintained that the late APC leader had significant contributions to the growth and development of Ondo state, particularly when he was the commissioner for works.
Army general dies in bandits' captivity
His death came on the same day as that of Retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, who was abducted two weeks ago in Katsina State. The retired general was kidnapped with his wife around the Matazu area of Katsina, while on their way to a wedding.
General Rabe was seen in a video where his abductors demanded the release of some bandits and seized livestock. In the video, which was four-minute, two seconds, recently trended on social media, the couple were seen standing while listing the demands of their abductors.
Daily Trust reported that the wife of the retired military general was seen in the trending video reading out the demands of the kidnappers, which included the release of their three members known as Aminu, Nasiru and Sani.
Nigerians react as bandits kill ex-general
However, the death of the retired general has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Usman Almustapha praised the deceased:
"The death of Major General Abubakar Rabe (Rtd) should serve as a lesson to serving military personnel. Use your position to protect and safeguard ordinary citizens while you are in service. Do not allow politicians to use you as a scapegoat. Remember, there is life after retirement. May his Gentle soul rest in peace."
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Henry Onyeze decried the insecurity in the country:
"If you ever watched the movie Isakaba, you will remember where Nwokem told Sam Dede that the beast you’re creating today will surely come after you tomorrow. I rest my case."
Musa Hassan said his death was a lesson to those in power:
"People in power should know that power is transient, and their failures and actions today can affect them in future. The Generals in power should take this as a learning point."
Sulaiman Zaria decried the killings:
"May his soul rest in Jannatul Firdaus. It is painful to say, but many of these unfortunate occurrences are the result of negligence and the failure to act when it mattered most. The same warning applies to those currently in office. Leadership is a trust, and history never forgets. Doing the right thing at the right time will always leave a legacy of honour and service."
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Former UNILORIN VC is dead
Legit.ng earlier reported that former University of Ilorin vice-chancellor, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has reportedly died on Saturday, June 6.
Ambadli's death was announced in a statement by his successor and current vice-chancellor of the institution, Prof. Wahab Olalepo Egbewole.
According to the statement, the renowned veterinary medicine scholar and university administrator died at his residence in Oloje Estate, Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
Source: Legit.ng
