Sad! Jigawa Governor, Umar Namadi loses son day after mother’s demise
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Less than 24 hours after losing his mother, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State was on Thursday hit by another tragedy, following the loss of his son, Abdulwahab.
The 24-year-old Abdulwahab died in a road crash while travelling to Kafin-Hausa local government area of the State for the condolence of his grandmother who was buried on Wednesday.
The Governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, in a statement on Thursday disclosed that the vehicle in which the Governor’s son was riding in had a on-head collision with a Volkswagen Golf, resulting in his instant death.
One other person also died in the accident.
The statement read:
“With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, announces the passing of yet another member of his family; his dear son Abdulwahab Umar Namadi.
“He departed this world this afternoon (Thursday, December 26th, 2024) as a result of a ghastly motor accident along Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road.
“The burial rite is taking place at this moment in Kafin Hausa town, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
“A 24-year-old, late Abdulwahab is survived by his parents and many siblings.
“To Allah belongs that which he has taken, and to him belongs that which He has given, and everything has an appointed time with him,” Mr Gumel stated.
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