Former Inspector General of Police and a prominent member of the Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF) Alhaji Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta,is dead.
Jimeta, according to reports was said to have died after a brief illness on Thursday, in his town, Jimeta, at the age of 86.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta.
The president’s condolence message is contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja.
While conveying the condolences of his family and that of the government and people of Nigeria, the president described the late crack police detective as “a man of great courage, intellect and a true Nigerian Statesman”.
Buhari addded that: “Today, Nigeria lost a great son. He lived for the nation and served with all his strength.
“May Allah bless his soul and give fortitude to the bereaved family, the government and people of Adamawa State to bear this irreparable loss.” (NAN)