(Abuja)
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has made cash donations to the family of his late police aide, Inspector Aminu Salihu, a promise of two houses for them at Kubwa in the FCT and scholarships to the children of the deceased.
The governor disclosed this when he paid a condolence visit to the two wives and children of the late Salihu in Abuja.
The Reporters recalls that Inspector Salihu, an escort outrider to the governor, died on Monday in a road accident while on duty.
Bello, in an emotional laden voice, described Salihu’s death as a personal and huge loss, not just to his family and friends but also to Nigeria.
“Inspector Aminu’s death came when the nation needs him most, he was a gentleman, diligent and highly professional. He brought finesse and dexterity to policing. This is a personal huge loss to me and the country at large,” the governor said.
Responding, Martha Ode Aminu, the senior wife of the deceased, commended the governor for identifying and standing by them in their moment of grief.
Moved by emotion, Martha disclosed that their late husband had always described the governor as his source of light, this she noted, the governor had proved to the family at their trying moment.
“Thank you, Your Excellency. Our late husband has told us several times that you are the source of his light. That you have been his hope and that we should continue to pray for you.
” Your Excellency, you have demonstrated, this morning, what my late husband has told us about you.
“Thank you for lightening up our grieving moods. I pray that whatever you are looking for in this life, God will grant you. No obstacle can stand your way to deprive you of your heart desires. We are very grateful to your excellency and God Almighty will reward you,” she prayed.
The online news platform gathered that the late inspector was the nation’s best and most celebrated outrider for many years, until his death.
