The Chairman of Katcha Local Government Area in Niger State, Danlami Saku, has died in a car accident, while two other occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries.

The incident, which occurred near Kwakuti village on the Minna-Suleja road, was confirmed on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Muazu Jantabo. Saku was reportedly traveling to Abuja for a function on Tuesday evening when the crash happened.

In a statement, Jantabo expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss:

“It is with deep sadness but total submission to the will of Allah that I, on behalf of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, send my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and people of Katcha Local Government Area over the sudden and tragic loss of the Chairman, Danlami Saku.

“The shocking news of his passing in a motor accident along the Minna-Abuja road yesterday, December 10, 2024, is a great loss not only to his loved ones but to the entire state.”