The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has suffered two major calamities with the death of his mother Maryam Namadi-Umar, and his biological son Abdulwahab Umar-Namadi within a space of 24-hours
Penpushing reports that the mother of the Governor died, after a brief illness, while the 24-year-old son who was on his way to the Kafin-Hausa local government area the following day for the condolence of his grandmother died in an accident
The Governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, who made this known in a statement said the vehicle the Governor’s son was driving in had a head-on collision with a Volkswagen Golf car, adding that one other person reportedly died in the accident.
Penpushing further reports that Gumel in the statement disclosed that the Governor’s mother was buried on Wednesday at the Kafin-Hausa Local Government Area of the state, explaining that as at the time of filing this report, burial rite of the son was taking place
“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’, Gumel stated.
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