BREAKING: Ex-minister, Sheriff is dead

Minister under General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, Engr Bunu Sheriff Musa, died Sunday at the age of 74.

Bunu has served as minister in various ministries, including Mines, Energy and Steel Development.

He was also Nigerian Ambassador to France.

Confirming Musa’s death, the secretary of the Forum of Elders of Borno, Dr Bulama Mali Gubio, said it was devastating.

We are deeply saddened by his departure. He was a good man. We were with him two days ago at Shehu Palace in Borno and there was no idea his last days were near. Innalillahi Wa’Inna Ilaihi Rajiun.

“His death came shortly after that of another older statesman, Alhaji Tijjani Bolori. It is a great loss for Borno and Nigeria. May Allah accept their souls and reward them with aljannah for the wonderful things they have done, ”Gubio said.