Yahaya Umar, a celebrated broadcaster with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), has been found dead in his office at the Radio House in Area 10, Abuja. Umar, popularly known as Umar Social, was a household name in Nigerian broadcasting, renowned for his unique style of anchoring network news.

According to reports, Umar’s lifeless body was discovered on Sunday night in his office on the 11th floor of the Radio House. As of Monday, there was no official statement from the management on his demise.

Staff members at the Radio Nigeria headquarters were seen discussing his death in groups, praying for his soul to rest in peace and for his family to find the strength to bear the loss. “May Allah forgive all his shortcomings and accept his soul in paradise,” prayed Stephen Andrew and Abubakar Saidu, two of his fans.

Umar’s death has generated shockwaves among his fans and listeners, who described him as a voice to reckon with in the broadcasting industry. “His unique voice and experiences would be greatly missed by all who have ever encountered him,” said Laitu Kato and Mercy Samson, who were among those who paid tribute to the late broadcaster.

In a tribute, Abubakar Saidu said, “In the 90s then, there was no FM station like 96.1, I also looked forward to listening to Umar Social and other of his contemporaries who must have retired from service by now, may his soul rest in peace, he will be greatly missed.”

Before his sudden demise, Umar was featured on the “Voice behind the News” on Radio Nigeria online, where he shared his experiences and insights with listeners. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.