The deceased was a qualified pilot who worked with the former Nigerian Airways and the Presidential Air Fleet before retirement.
A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Umar Sani, said the deceased was survived by his wife and three daughters.
He had since been buried at the Apo cemetery, Abuja, according to Islamic rites, in a ceremony witnessed by former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida; former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and several other sympathisers.
President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, were at the Aguda House residence of the Vice President in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to personally condole with him over the sad event.
Jonathan expressed shock over the incident and prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
The President described the incident as “extremely sad,” adding that such people were needed at a time himself and the vice president were busy attending to national issues.
The president also condoled with the government and people of Kaduna State over the loss.
Senate President, David Mark, also on Sunday, commiserated with Vice President Sambo over the death of his brother.
Mark, in a condolence message to the family, said Nigeria had lost one of its best pilots.
He said he was one of the best pilots Nigeria had produced, adding that “It is regrettable that Nigeria has lost one of its finest pilots and officers of high repute. I also pray that the Almighty God will grant the deceased eternal rest.”
Sambo, who just returned from an official trip to Tanzania, on Sunday, thanked the president for the visit, describing his late brother as one of the most experienced pilots in the country.
Also present at the residence were Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed and Minister of State for Defense Musiliu Obanikoro.
Others included businessman, Arthur Eze, Kaduna State governor, Ramallan Yero; Minister of Defence, Aliyu Gusau; former Minister of Defence, Haliru Bello Mohammeda; National Security Adviser ( NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki; Head of Service, Goni Bukar Aji; Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki and many others.
Kaduna State governor, Yero, condoled with Vice President Sambo over the death of his younger brother.
Governor Yero described the death of Captain Sambo as shocking and painful, saying it came at a time when the retired airforce officer was contributing meaningfully to the aviation sector.
Ref: http://www.tribune.com.ng/news/top-stories/item/4134-sambo-s-brother-dies-in-auto-crash
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