The Chairman of Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, Daniel Deajir, has died.

Deajir, 52, died Thursday evening at a hospital in Makurdi, the state capital.

Governor Samuel Ortom confirmed the loss on Friday in a statement by his spokesman, Terver Akase.

Ortom said the death was “shocking and devastating.”

He described Deajir, who was elected chairman in March 2020, as a gentleman and diligent administrator.

Ortom added that the deceased was already making a positive impact in his stewardship.

The governor consoled the people of Buruku and Deajir’s family.

He further prayed for the repose of departed soul.