The Chairman, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Mas’ud Umar, is dead. He died on Sunday night in a ghastly motor accident at Konkiyal Village in Darazo Local Government Area of the State.
The late Chairman was on his way back to Zaki LGA, after attending an Allied people’s Movement (APM) Party critical stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Party earlier on Sunday, when the unfortunate incident occurred.
The incident is coming exactly two weeks after the Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA),
Ibrahim Ladan-Duguri, and his four children, were killed in a fatal motor accident at Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the State on their way back to Bauchi; one of his sons survived with various degrees of injuries.
Umar was among the 20 candidates of the APM who were declared winners of the Local Government Chairman in Bauchi State held on August 19th, 2026.
Before his election as Zaki Local Government Area Chairman, the deceased was the Director-General of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in a statement made available by his Special Adviser on Media on and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, has expressed deep sorrow and profound shock over the incident.
The Governor described the deceased as a dedicated public servant, committed grassroots politician and compassionate leader whose contributions to public service and community development will remain indelible in the history of Bauchi State.
“Governor Mohammed, on behalf of his family, the Government and the good people of Bauchi State, extends his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the people of Zaki Local Government Area, Katagum Emirate Council , ALGON Bauchi State Chapter, friends, associates, and all those who mourn this painful loss.
“The Governor described late Mallam Masud Umar as a dedicated public servant, committed grassroots politician and compassionate leader whose contributions to public service and community development will remain indelible in the history of Bauchi State.
“Before his election as Executive Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area, late Masud Umar served as the Director-General of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), where he demonstrated remarkable commitment to emergency response, disaster management and humanitarian interventions across the state.
“His tenure at SEMA was characterised by dedication to alleviating the sufferings of vulnerable citizens and providing timely interventions to communities affected by emergencies and other humanitarian challenges,” the Media Aide said.
He said that as the Executive Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area, the deceased continued to demonstrate an “unwavering commitment to grassroots development, particularly through initiatives aimed at empowering youths and women, improving livelihoods and promoting inclusive development within his local government.”
Gidado added that “Governor Mohammed notes that although his tenure as Chairman was relatively brief, his passion for service, accessibility to the people and commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents distinguished his leadership.
“The Governor further observes that his death is not only a devastating loss to his immediate family and the people of Zaki Local Government Area but also a significant loss to the entire Bauchi State, particularly the public service and local government administration, where his experience, dedication and contributions will be greatly missed.
“While praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed, Governor Mohammed urges his family, political associates, friends and the people of Zaki Locate Government to find strength and comfort in Almighty Allah during this difficult moment.”
The funeral prayer for the deceased will take place today, Monday, 2nd November 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Palace of the District Head, Mur Mur, Zaki Local Government Area, Bauchi State.
Armstrong Bakam
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