By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The family of Sambo has been thrown into mourning following the demise of Ja’afaru Jaji Sambo, younger brother to Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo on Thursday.
The unfortunate incident was made known in a statement signed by Eric Ojiekwe, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Transportation. He described the deceased as “an embodiment of what the Sambo brothers represent which differentiates them from others: Decorum, philanthropism, respect, sincerity, and team spirit”.
The statement went further to state that friends and well-wishers described Ja’afaru as a quintessential gentleman, a master strategist, a philanthropist, a loyalist, a family man, a dependable friend, and devote Muslim.
It was also reported that he was said to be sponsoring well over 300 students from Jalingo Local Government before his demise.
The deceased will be buried according to Islamic rights.