The Borno State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Babagana Zulum, has lost his Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Wakil, after a brief illness on Wednesday, an official has said.
A statement issued by Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Relations and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, in Maiduguri, confirmed the development.
According to the statement, “Jana’iza of the late Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Wakil, is to hold 4 pm today (Wednesday) at his extended family’s residence in Shehuri North, Maiduguri.
“May Allah, Subhanahu Wa ta’ala, in His infinite mercy, forgive his shortcomings, admit him into aljanna and give his family the strength to bear our collective loss.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un,” the statement concluded.
