CITIZENS COMPASS –The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has lost his mother and eldest son within a space of 24 hours.
While the mother, Maryam, died on Christmas day after a brief illness, the eldest son, Abdulwahab, died in an autocrash on Thursday.
It was gathered that the Governor’s son was involved in the autocrash while returning from Kafin Hausa to Dutse with his friends.
The vehicle conveying them was said to have lost control and tumbled.
It was gathered that some of his friends are currently receiving treatment at the Dutse General Hospital.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Gumel, said, “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.
The burial rites are currently underway in Kafin Hausa town in accordance with Islamic traditions.”
He said the eldest son is survived by his parents, and siblings.
“This tragic incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Hajia Maryam Namadi,” the statement added.
