Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello was among many sympathisers trooping the family residence of Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah on a condolence visit over the death of his first son, Capt. Abdulkarim Bala Na’Allah.
The Governor accompanied by some goverment officials and other family members, empathized with the lawmaker and his entire family members over the loss.
Governor Sani Bello maintained that the pain of losing a young man who was determined to be successful in life is enormous and can only be taken away by Allah.
“It’s very tragic and indeed very painful as well but even more disturbing, is the circumstances in which the young man was murdered, he said.
He described the deceased as “a fantastic gentleman and very promising” pointed out that his prayers are with the family at this painful moment.
The Governor said the incident was an eye opener to leaders at all levels.
“This is also an eye opener, it means that leaders at various levels will have to look inwards, look at the security architecture within communities so that we ensure something like this never happens to anyone again.
“It is my believe that more pressure and adequate measures will be put in place to address some of these shortcomings when it comes to security. These are painful moments, we just have to keep on praying” , he further stated.
Prayers was also specially offered for Allah to grant Aljannah firdausi to late Captain Na’Allah.
In his remarks, the Father of the deceased, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah said his hard working son lost his life in a very depressing incident.
While appreciating Governor Sani Bello for the visit, Senator Na’Allah acknowledged that “regrettably and tragically insecurity is part of human journey, sometimes it affects someone you don’t know and sometimes it comes too close”.
He said tremendous efforts were being made by all relevant stakeholders and urged all to appreciate what is being done as well as support the security agents by contributing in any way possible to ensure the society is safer.
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu was also with the law maker at the time of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello’s visit to the senator.
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