Bauchi Zaki Council Chairman dies in fatal road crash

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

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

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

His death has thrown the political and administrative circles in the state, particularly Zaki Local Government Area, into mourning.

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

The governor, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, said Umar’s contributions to public service and community development would remain indelible in the state.

He recalled that before his election as Zaki council chairman, Umar served as Director-General of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, where he contributed to emergency response, disaster management and humanitarian interventions.

Mohammed said the deceased also demonstrated commitment to grassroots development, particularly in youth and women empowerment and improving the livelihoods of residents of Zaki Local Government Area.

Although his tenure as council chairman was relatively short, the governor said his passion for service, accessibility and commitment to the welfare of his constituents distinguished his leadership.

He described his death as a major loss to his family, Zaki Local Government Area and the entire state, particularly the public service and local government administration.

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

He also 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 hold at 2pm , November 2, 2026, at the Palace of the District Head, Mur Mur, in Zaki Local Government Area.