BY DEMOLA AKINYEMI

The late Commandant of the Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Alhaji Issa Shuaib, was, yesterday, buried in his home town, Ilorin, Kwara State capital amidst tears from family,friends, sympathisers and colleagues.

He was aged 46.

Shuaib was confirmed the Commandant of the corps in Ondo State about three months ago,having served in acting capacity for several months.

He died on Friday at the Kidney Care Centre of the Ondo State Hospital after battling with a protracted illness, according to family sources.

The body was buried in his private residence in Adewole, Ilorin according to Islamic rites.

Both the Onimasa compound, Ode- ada Ilorin,family residence of the deceased and his private residence were besieged by mourners as sympathisers.