The Benue State Government has mourned a former Secretary to the State Government, Prof. David Salifu, who died after sustaining gunshot injuries in an attack by suspected bandits along the Wukari-Makurdi road.
Salifu was reportedly attacked on Thursday on the outskirts of Wukari while travelling to Makurdi. He later died from his injuries in the early hours of Friday.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Secretary to the State Government, Deborah Aber, described the late Salifu as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to governance and education left a lasting impact on the state.
The statement, issued on behalf of Governor Hyacinth Alia, said Salifu served the state with “uncommon diligence, integrity and intellectual distinction.” Related News Ex-Benue SSG dies after gun injuries from bandits Benue dismantles over 20 illegal checkpoints on highway Gunmen kidnap Benue cleric, two worshippers
It added that his contributions to public administration, scholarship and human capital development earned him widespread respect and left an enduring legacy.
