In a tragic development, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the Borno State Commissioner for Finance, was discovered dead inside his bedroom on Monday morning, August 26th.
Details surrounding his sudden death remain unclear as of now. However, sources close to the situation disclosed that Ahmed was found lifeless in his room after failing to appear at his usual time in the morning. His door was eventually forced open, revealing his lifeless body.
A source familiar with the incident stated, “Oga is no more, he died early this morning.”
This incident marks the second time within a year that Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has lost a cabinet member, casting a shadow over his administration.
On social media, Chiroma Usman, a politician shared a heartfelt tribute via his Facebook titled “One But Too Many: A Tribute to Ahmed Ali Ahmed.”
In his post, Usman described Ahmed as a “humble and generous soul” and emphasized the impact of his sudden death.
“Death often arrives unexpectedly, leaving behind an emptiness too vast to measure… His death is a reminder of the fragile nature of life and the importance of living with purpose and compassion,” Usman wrote.
As the state mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant, further details about the circumstances surrounding Ahmed’s death are expected to emerge.
More details to follow.
