A day after losing his mother, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has lost his 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab.
A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Hamisu Gumel, said the governor’s son died on Thursday as a result of road accident.
It was gathered that the deceased was the eldest son of the governor.
“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,” the statement added.
