A statement by the Special Assistant Bauchi State governor on
Communications, Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, stated that the caretaker chairman died in the accident on Saturday alongside his driver.
The statement read in part: "We regret to announce the passing away of the
Caretaker Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area, Alhaji Muhammad
Yalwaji Sakwa. He was involved in a ghastly motor accident today, and
the unfortunate incident claimed both his life and that of his driver.
"Alhaji Sakwa was known to be honest and hardworking.
We pray Almighty Allah give his family and the good people of Zaki LGA
the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss," the statement added.
Sakwa was sworn in alongside 19 others few months ago as Caretaker chairmen for the 20 local governments in Bauchi State.
He has since been buried alongside the driver according to Islamic rites.
Speaking to our correspondent on telephone after the
burial, the Bauchi State APC Publicity Sectretary, Auwal Jallah describe
the death of Sakwa as a great loss to the state, the party and the
people of Zaki local government.
He described the deceased as a cool tempered and grassroot politician who identifies with his people.