Niger State Local Government Chairman Dies In Fatal Car Accident

Tragedy struck on Tuesday evening as the Chairman of Katcha Local Government Area in Niger State, Danlami Abdullahi Saku, lost his life in a car crash. The accident occurred near Kwakuti village along the Minna-Suleja road while Saku was traveling to Abuja for an official function.

Two other occupants in the vehicle sustained injuries during the crash. Efforts were made to provide medical attention to the injured, but the incident has left the local community in deep mourning.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Muazu Hamidu Jantabo, confirmed the tragic event in a statement. “It is with deep sadness but total submission to the will of Allah that I, on behalf of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, send my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and people of Katcha Local Government Area over the sudden and tragic loss of the Chairman, Hon. Danlami Abdullahi Saku,” the statement read.

The late Chairman was a dedicated leader committed to the progress of his community. His untimely death has left a void that will be deeply felt by the people of Katcha Local Government Area and beyond.