Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
News Special Report

Gov Bello reveals why God allowed death of APC chairman | READ DETAILS

chuks oti

Nov 23, 2020

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has reacted to the murder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Nasarawa State, Philip Shekwo.

READ ALSO: Why ICPC Is Prosecuting Mike Ozekhome Over a London Property Deal That Has Shaken Nigeria's Legal Circle | READ DETAILS

The Governor noted that God allowed the death for a purpose.

READ ALSO: SCAM ALERT: "Davido Airtime, Data Giveaway" Is Fake - NCC Warns

Shekwo was abducted Saturday night from his residence in Lafia, and was found dead on Sunday.

READ ALSO: The NBS Unemployment Report On Akwa Ibom: I Stand With Mr. Udom Emmanuel

A statement by Bello's spokesperson, Mary Noel-Berje, described the deceased as a peaceful, committed and dedicated party leader, NAN reports.

READ ALSO: Bloodbath At Wedding: Bandits Kill 13, Abduct Many In Midnight Attack In Kaduna Community

"His death is unfortunate, but God is not unaware. He allowed it for a purpose. May God comfort the immediate family, the APC members and the entire people of the state," it read.

READ ALSO: INTERESTING UPDATE: See what is happening to Chinese doctors sent to Nigeria

The governor prayed that God will grant the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the loss.

READ ALSO: Mother's Day: Abia Government Liaison Officer Honours Women, Says Mothers Shape Future Leaders

The APC national leadership also condoled with the family, the state government and Nasarawa people.

READ ALSO: INEC DAMNS COURT ORDER, GOES AHEAD WITH ADAMAWA GUBER POLL

The party urged the police and other security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators.

READ ALSO: Ofuji Ndị Igbo Sets 2026 Agenda, Promises Greater Community Engagement

Credits

Related Stories

""

— chuks oti

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member