Bauchi Commissioner, Mahmood Abubakar, is dead

The Commissioner for Rural Development in Bauchi State, Mahmood Abubakar, has been reported dead.

His death was announced by Governor of the state, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, on Saturday.

Governor Abubakar disclosed this in a post on his verified Twitter page while condoling his family over their loss.

The tweet read “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce to you the passing away of a friend and brother, Engr. Mahmood Abubakar, Commissioner for Rural Development.

“I pray Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, and grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”