Gombe governor mourns NIS Controller, Oyigwu

Gombe State governor, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya has described as rude shock, the death of the State Controller of Immigration Service, Alhaji Habu Sule Oyigwu who died in the early hours of Saturday in Gombe.

The governor said, Oyigwu’s death wasn’t only painful, but a big loss to the Service, given his wealth of experience and professionalism in his handling of responsibilities in the State.

According to him, in a statement on Saturday, the late officer was highly resourceful, who carried out his duties with sense of pride and patriotism.

He recalled that his service in Gombe from 16th September, 2021 until his death had been eventful and characterized with contributions that greatly assisted the government in managing issues around the security of lives and property of the citizenry.

He said: “As a member of the Gombe State Security Council”, the late Oyigwu’s contributions during deliberations were always very useful and incisive.

The governor sympathised with the Acting Controller-General, Alhaji Idris Jere, officers and his immediate family.