Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has lost his 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab, on Thursday, in a tragic road accident just a day after his mother, Maryam passed on.
Abdulwahab died in a road crash on his way to Kafin-Hausa local government area of the state for the condolence of his grandmother who was buried on Wednesday.
According to a statement by the spokesperson to the Governor, Hamisu Gumel, 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 by the Governor Namadi’s spokesperson reads:
“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.
The Jigawa governor had also on Wednesday announced the death of his mother, Maryam Namadi-Umar, after a brief illness.
