The Borno State deputy governor, Zannah Mustapha, is dead.
The deputy governor reportedly died in Yola, capital of the neighbouring Adamawa state, while on an official duty there.
According to reports, Zannah was said to have died in his hotel room in Yola and his remains had been taken to the Federal Medical Hospital, Yola.
Speaker, House of representative, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has described the demise of Zannah as a huge loss to the state and Nigeria at large.
Details of his demise has not been made known, but news about his death has sent shock waves across Borno state.