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Zahra and Abubakarb |
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Saturday
married, Zarha, the daughter of a one-time FCT Minister, Ibrahim Bunu.
The wedding “fatiha’’, which took place at the National Mosque,
Abuja, was conducted by the Chief Imam of the mosque, Ustaz Musa
Mohammed, who prayed for the success of the marriage.
Dignitaries at the wedding include Vice-President Namadi Sambo, two
former Heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalam
Abubakar, the FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, and members of the National
Assembly.
The reception, which was held at the ThisDay Dome in the city-centre,
was attended by Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe state, the Acting
Governor of Taraba, Garba Umar, Senators Andy Uba and Paulinus Igwe.
Others dignitaries at the reception include the former Chief Security
Officer to late Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha, business
moguls, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola as well as Akin Oshuntokun, a
former Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Adamu Bello, who spoke on behalf of the bride’s family, described the
turnout for the marriage as “fantastic’’ and expressed gratitude to
Allah for the event.
Mr. Bello urged the couple to live according to Islamic tenets for the success of the marriage.
In his remark, Mr. Oshuntokun also noted that the large turnout was a
reflection of the goodwill which the I-G had from all the nooks and
crannies of the country.
(NAN)
source: Sahara reporters