A Nigerian Governor has announced the death of his 24 years old son, just a day after the passing of his own mother.
According to report, it was just a day after the passing of his mother, that Governor Namadi of Jigawa state lost his 24-year-old son to road accident.
A statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, confirmed that the governor’s son tragically lost his life in a road accident on Thursday.
The statement read, “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.”
May God console mr Governor and his family.