Umar reportedly died on Sunday around the Konkiyal axis in the Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State while returning to Zaki.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has expressed sadness over the death of the Executive Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area of the state, Mallam Mas’ud Umar, who died in a road accident along the Bauchi-Maiduguri Federal Highway.
The governor mourned the late local government chairman in a condolence message issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.
Umar reportedly died in the accident at about 7:30 pm on Sunday around the Konkiyal axis in Darazo Local Government Area while returning to Zaki after attending a stakeholders’ meeting of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) presided over by Governor Mohammed.
Reacting to Umar’s passing, the Bauchi governor, who doubled as the National Leader of the APM, expressed shock over the incident and described the deceased as a dedicated public servant, committed grassroots politician, and compassionate leader.
He noted that Umar’s contributions to public service and community development would remain indelible in the state.
He further recalled that before his election as Zaki council chairman, Umar served as Director-General of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), where he contributed to emergency response, disaster management, and humanitarian interventions.
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Mohammed went on to note that the late local government chairman also demonstrated a strong commitment to grassroots development, particularly in youth and women empowerment and improving the livelihoods of residents of Zaki Local Government Area.
He added that although his tenure as council chairman was relatively short, his passion for service, accessibility, and commitment to the welfare of his constituents distinguished his leadership.
He described Umar’s death as a major loss to his family, Zaki Local Government Area, and the entire state, particularly to public service and local government administration.
The governor extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, the people of Zaki, the Katagum Emirate Council, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Bauchi State chapter, and his political associates.
He also announced that the funeral prayer for the deceased would take place on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Palace of the District Head, Mur Mur, Zaki Local Government Area, Bauchi State.
“May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest and give all those he left behind the fortitude to bear this great loss,” Gov. Mohammed prayed.
