Double Tragedy Hits Family Of Fmr. NIA’s DG, Zakari

By Adesina Soyooye

Hours after the death and interment of Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari, a former Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, a tragedy worse than the DG’s death hit his family.

His son, Mubarak, 34, gave up on life and also died a few hours after he was buried. Mubarak who took part in his father’s funeral suddenly died hours later and left his family frozen in shock.

Mubarak was the youngest son of the Ambassador who died at the age of 81. Family sources said he was, particularly, close to his father, and may have died of shock and disbelief over his death.

Ambassador Zakari was the DG of the NIA between 1995 and 1998. Before then, he has held positions in Nigeria’s foreign affairs and anti-terrorism efforts.

Funeral rites for Mubarak has been held in Katsina just like that of his late father.