A former Commissioner for Health in Bauchi State and the Head of Department, Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Dr Zuwaira Hassan, has died following a fatal auto crash on Monday.
The accident occurred at Zaranda village, about 36 kilometers away from Bauchi metropolis.
A younger brother to the deceased, Garkwu Adamu, the Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, confirmed the incident.
He said: “Yes, it is true, she died this morning (Monday) in an accident at Zaranda village on her way to Bauchi from Jos, Plateau State.
“They were three driving in the vehicle when the incident happened. It is a really sad and tragic incident that you will just wake up with someone and the next moment, that same person is gone, it is really sad.
“She was really hardworking and dedicated to her work. We will really miss her a lot.”
The late commissioner died at the age of 46.
