BENUE: Ex-military administrator, Aminu Kontagora, dies at 65

A FORMER military administrator of Benue State, Col. Aminu Kontagora, died on Sunday at 65.

Kontagora, from Niger State, served as military administrator of Benue State from August 1996 to August 1998 during the military regime of the General Sani Abacha.

In a statement on Monday, Governor Samuel Ortom, confirming the news, directed that all flags be flown at half mast in honour of the deceased while also declaring today, January 12, a work-free day in the state to enable the people mourn the departed.

Describing Benue as the second home of Kontagora, Ortom said he remained in touch with the state during happy and trying moments.

In his reaction, President Buhari in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said, ”he believes the career military officer, who served in many leadership positions and military formations across the country, lived a life of sacrifice and dedication to the betterment of others, and making remarkable impacts, with the Benue State Arts Theatre Complex named after him.”

”The President affirms that Col. Kotangora’s experience, wisdom and cherished political support will be sorely missed, praying that the Almighty God will forgive his sins, and accept his soul in eternity”

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