Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the former Director-General of the State Security Service, Chief Albert Horsfall, who died recently.

Fubara, in a statement he personally signed and sent to newsmen by his media aide, Onwuka Nzeshi, on Sunday, described the late Horsfall as a patriot and disciplinarian.

The governor further said the fallen elder statesman was an embodiment of quiet strength and intelligence who served Nigeria with utmost dedication, professionalism and integrity.

Fubara stated that Horsfall’s contributions to national security and stability remained a benchmark for those who came after him.

The statement read, “I received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of Chief Albert K. Horsfall, former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) and a distinguished son of Rivers State. Chief Horsfall was a patriot, a disciplinarian, and an embodiment of quiet strength and intelligence. As DG SSS, he served Nigeria with utmost dedication, professionalism, and integrity. His contributions to national security and stability remain a benchmark for those who came after him.

“To Rivers State, he was more than a former DG. He was an elder statesman, a mentor to many, and a proud ambassador of our values of service, honour, and excellence. We have lost a patriot, a bridge-builder, and a man of integrity. On behalf of the Government and good people of Rivers State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Horsfall family of Buguma, the security community, and all Nigerians who mourn this great loss.

“We pray that the Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest and grants the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May his legacy of service and patriotism continue to inspire us.”