Borno State Commissioner of Finance, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, has been found dead in his home at the age of 44. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. The state government announced his passing, and he will be buried later today. Tributes have begun pouring in for the late commissioner.
The Borno State Commissioner of Finance, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, has been confirmed dead at the age of 44. His death was announced by Prof. Usman Tar, the state's Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, in a statement released on Monday morning. According to the announcement, Ahmed died in his residence, although the exact cause of his death remains unclear.
Sources close to the commissioner revealed that he was discovered deceased in his room after he failed to emerge for an extended period. Concerned, family members forced open the door, only to find him unresponsive inside. The state government has indicated that Ahmed will be laid to rest later on the same day at his family home on Damboa Road.
His passing comes less than a year after the death of another prominent state official, Ibrahim Garba, the former Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement, who was also found dead in a guest house.
The unexpected death of Ahmed has left the Borno State government and the community in shock, prompting tributes and condolences from colleagues and citizens alike. Further updates regarding the investigation into his death are anticipated as authorities seek clarity on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
