…Describes His Death as Painful, Prays Allah to Grant Him Aljanah Firdaus
By Yahaya Idris, Toto
The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist, Mr. Idris Ahmed Toto, describing his passing as a devastating and painful loss to his family, the journalism profession, Toto community and the wider society.
Idris Ahmed Toto, a respected journalist and former reporter with Daily Monitor Newspaper, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, after a period of illness.
Engr. Bashir Gegu conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during a telephone conversation on Monday morning, expressing sadness over the demise of the veteran journalist.
The commissioner also extended his sympathy to the people of Toto community, Toto Local Government Area and the entire Egbira Nation over what he described as an irreparable loss.
Gegu lamented that the death of Idris Ahmed Toto was particularly painful, noting that his passing had left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him and shared in his life’s journey.
He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him eternal rest in Aljanah Firdaus and give his immediate family, relatives, friends and the entire Toto community the strength and patience to bear the enormous loss.
The commissioner further prayed that Allah would comfort everyone affected by his death and reward the deceased for his good deeds.
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The passing of Idris Ahmed Toto has continued to attract condolences from political leaders, government officials, traditional institutions, media practitioners, associates and well-wishers, reflecting the relationships he built during his lifetime.