The Inspector-General of Police, Mr
Mohammed Abubakar, on Saturday
married, Zarha, the daughter of a one-time
FCT Minister, Mr 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, Alhaji 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, Alhaji 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 Chief Akin
Oshuntokun, a former Managing Director of
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Alhaji Adamu Bello, who spoke on behalf of
the bride’s family, described the turnout
for the marriage as “fantastic’’ and
expressed gratitude to the Allah for the
event.
Bello urged the couple to live according to
Islamic tenets for the success of the
marriage.
In his remark, 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.
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