A day after mourning the loss of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who passed away on Wednesday following a brief illness, the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a car accident on Thursday.
The governor’s son was reportedly involved in the accident while driving with his friends from Kafin Hausa to Dutse when the car he was driving lost control and somersaulted.
It was gathered that some of the friends of the late Abdulwahab are currently receiving treatment at the Dutse General Hospital.
In a statement released to the media, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Gumel, confirmed the tragedy, saying: “With a heavy heart, Governor Umar Namadi announces the passing of his beloved son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi.
“The 24-year-old departed this world on Thursday, December 26, 2024, due to a ghastly motor accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road.
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“The burial rites are currently underway in Kafin Hausa Town in accordance with Islamic traditions.”
According to the governor’s spokeswoman, Abdulwahab is survived by his parents, Governor Umar Namadi and his wife, as well as his numerous siblings.
“This tragic incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Hajia Maryam Namadi,” the statement added.
Many citizens have expressed their sympathies to the governor and his family in response to the catastrophy.
