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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A former Military Administrator of Enugu State and retired Commissioner of Police, J.S Anga, has died at the age of 83.<\/p>\n

Anga passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness at his residence in Bukuru, near Jos.<\/p>\n

Hailing from Nasarawa State, Anga served as the military governor of Enugu State and was the Galadiman Eggon and chairman of the Eggon Council of Elders until his death.<\/p>\n

Paul Anga, a son of the elder statesman, confirmed his father\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

David Mandy Abuluya, President of the Eggon Cultural and Development Association, ECDA, described the death of the former military governor as a great loss to the state and Nigeria at large.<\/p>\n

Abuluya praised the late Anga for his generosity, noting that he provided police jobs to many people and his patriotism and dedication to duty would always be remembered.<\/p>\n

\u201cJ.S Anga\u2019s contribution to our nation, particularly during his tenure as the Police commissioner and military governor, will always be remembered.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis dedication and service to the people will forever be cherished. His demise is a great loss to the entire country\u201d Abuluya said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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