From our news desk, Benin
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has described the death of Gen. Godwin Abbe as shocking and a big blow to Edo State at a time his services was still needed.
In a statement by the press secretary to the Governor; Fred Itua and made available to pressmen in Benin, it was disclosed that Abbe died in a private hospital in Abuja yesterday; Saturday, 21 December, 2024 just a few weeks to his 75th birthday.
Governor Okpebholo noted that Abbe gave all his life serving the Nigeria Nation, having served as military Governor of Akwa Ibom and Rivera States as well as minister of defense and interior respectively.
He expressed sadness over the death of the late retired General and extended his heartfelt sympathy to the family and the people of Edo State; praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest in peace; and the State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The late retired General Abbe according to family sources, died in a private hospital after a protracted illness in Abuja, the Federal capital, the statement said.
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