Bauchi Zaki Council Chairman dies in deadly highway crash

The Executive Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Mallam Mas’ud Umar, has died in a highway accident alongside the Bauchi-Maiduguri Federal Highway.

Umar reportedly died within the accident at about 7:30 pm on Sunday round Konkiyal axis in Darazo Local Government Area whereas returning to Zaki after attending a stakeholders’ assembly of the Allied People’s Movement, APM.

The assembly was presided over by Bauchi State Governor and National Leader of the APM, Senator Bala Mohammed.

His demise has thrown the political and administrative circles within the state, notably Zaki Local Government Area, into mourning.

Governor Mohammed, in a condolence message, expressed shock over the incident, describing the late chairman as a devoted public servant, dedicated grassroots politician and compassionate chief.

The governor, in a press release issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, stated Umar’s contributions to public service and group improvement would stay indelible within the state.

He recalled that earlier than his election as Zaki council chairman, Umar served as Director-General of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, the place he contributed to emergency response, catastrophe administration and humanitarian interventions.

Mohammed stated the deceased additionally demonstrated dedication to grassroots improvement, notably in youth and ladies empowerment and enhancing the livelihoods of residents of Zaki Local Government Area.

Although his tenure as council chairman was comparatively brief, the governor stated his ardour for service, accessibility and dedication to the welfare of his constituents distinguished his management.

He described his demise as a significant loss to his household, Zaki Local Government Area and all the state, notably the general public service and native authorities administration.

The governor prolonged his condolences to the deceased’s household, the individuals of Zaki, the Katagum Emirate Council, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Bauchi State chapter, and his political associates.

He additionally prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

The funeral prayer for the late chairman is scheduled to carry at 2pm , November 2, 2026, on the Palace of the District Head, Mur Mur, in Zaki Local Government Area.