Representative of Rivers State Governor and Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, and widow of late Colonel Ken Elemele, Mrs. Chioma Elemele, during a condolence visit by the Representative of the Governor on Saturday in Port Harcourt

He said: “This is a sad loss of an illustrious son of Rivers State. We were expecting the emergence of another General before this unfortunate incident.

“Please accept my personal condolence and that of the good people of Rivers State. The Rivers State Government shares this grief with the family. We will stand with you through this period.”

The Governor prayed God to console the widow and her children, saying that only God can fill the gap created by the sudden death of late Ken Elemele.

“We urge you to put your trust in God. Be strong for your children. God will always support you at this time,” he said.

He said the Rivers State Government will be in touch with the family to ensure that their immediate needs are taken care of.

Widow of late Colonel Ken Elemele, Mrs. Chioma Elemele thanked the Rivers State Governor for reaching out to the family. (Nigerian Tribune)

•Photo showsRepresentative of Rivers State Governor and Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo and Widow of Late Colonel Ken Elemele, Mrs. Chioma Elemele during a condolence visit by the Representative of the Governor on Saturday in Port Harcourt