Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has condoled with the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on the death of his wife, Hajia Maryam Abubakar.
In a condolence message to the Inspector-General of Police, Oshiomhole said: “I learnt with deep shock news of the passing on of your beloved wife, Hajia Maryam Abubakar. On behalf of the people and Government of Edo State, I offer our heartfelt condolence to you and the Abubakar Family.
“Our hearts are with you at this difficult period. However, as painful as the loss of a spouse could be, this moment requires you to be strong as the pillar of the family. We pray Allah SWT to give you and the family the fortitude to bear the loss of a loving wife and mother.
“For our beloved sister, our duty now is to be full of prayers. We beseech Allah SWT to forgive her transgressions and grant her Aljanah Fidaus, as befitting a faithful servant.
“May Hajia’s soul rest in peace, Amen.”