The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has announced the death of his son, Abdulwahab Umar-Namadi, a day after the death of his mother. The Governor on Wednesday, Christmas Day, 25 December, 2024, announced the death of his mother, Maryam Namadi-Umar, after a brief illness. She was buried on Wednesday, 25 December, 2024, at the Kafin-Hausa Local Government Area of the state.
The Governor’s son, Abdulwahab, died in an accident on his way to the Kafin-Hausa Local Government on a condolence visit over the death of his grandmother. The vehicle he was driving in had a head-on collision with a Volkswagen Golf car. One other person reportedly died in the accident.
The Governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, 26 December, 2024.
“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. 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.
The late Abdulwahab has been buried in accordance with Islamic traditions in Kafin Hausa town.
Aged 24, late Abdulwahab is survived by his parents and many siblings.
