Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has announced the passing of his son in a “ghastly motor accident” along Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road in the afternoon of Boxing Day.
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| Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi |
This is coming some hours after the Governor announced the passing of his beloved mother.
Namadi’s son Abdulwahab Umar Namadi was twenty-four (24) years old.
According to Governor Namadi:
For Immediate Release
GOVERNOR NAMADI ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF HIS BELOVED SON
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.
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.
Hamisu Mohammed Gumel
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Jigawa State
December 26, 2024
