The Benue State government has announced the death of Rtd Col. Joseph Akaagerger, former military governor of Katsina State.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue Governor, Mr Tersoo Kulai, on Tuesday.
Kula said the ex-military governor died on Thursday, 15th May, at the age of 69 years.
The statement said Gov Hyacinth Alia expressed deep sadness over Akaagerger’s sudden death.
Alia described him as a patriotic Nigerian who gave the nation and Benue State his very best during his time.
He added that as a lawmaker and Senator, the late Akaagerger equally proved his quality in politics, business, community service and philanthropy, praying to God to grant him eternal rest.