The unfortunate incidence occurred while travelling to see his family in Shata village in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State.
Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, in a statement, Ismail Mudashir, said late Barde was a dedicated and committed police officer who discharged his duties diligently to the best of his ability.
Senator Barau extended his condolences to Barde’s immediate family and the Nigeria Police Force, (NPF).
“With a heavy heart but total submission to the will of Allah SWT, I mourn the passing of CPL Barde Nuhu, who died in a car accident while on his way to Bosso LGA in Niger State.
“He was a hardworking, dedicated and committed Police officer. May Allah SWT grant him Jannatul Firdausi,” he said.
