Jigawa gov loses son 24 hours after losing mother
Twenty-four hours after losing his mother, the Jigawa state governor Umar Namadi, governor of Jigawa, has reportedly lost his 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab Namadi, to a road accident on Dutse-Kafin-Hausa road on Thursday.
According to a statement by Hamisu Gumel, the governor’s spokesperson, the governor’s son’s death came barely 24 hours after the governor’s mother died on Wednesday.
Gumel added that the late Abdulwahab was buried on Thursday evening in Kafin Hausa town according to Islamic rites.
“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,” the statement reads.
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“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.“
Source: LEADERSHIP
