The remains of late Prof. Simon Mallam, who died in a gas explosion in Sabo Tasha, Kaduna have been laid to rest in his hometown, Malagum, Kaura Local Government, Kaduna State. Mallam, a Professor of Nuclear Physics at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, was until his death, the Chairman of Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. He was among the eight persons killed in the gas explosion on January 4, 2020. Onu said late Mallam would be remembered for his reputable contributions to his community and the nation at large. Bonet described late Mallam as “super intelligent”.

Source: Punch January 18, 2020 20:26 UTC