24 hours after his mother’s death, Jigawa Gov loses son

Umar Namadi, the Governor of Jigawa State, lost his oldest son, Abdulwahab, in a car accident on Thursday.

The governor was grieving the loss of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who passed away on Wednesday following a brief illness, when this incident occurred.

The governor’s son was reportedly involved in a car accident with his friends on their way back from Kafin Hausa to Dutse when the car he was driving lost control and somersaulted.

Those who survived the crash are said to be receiving treatment at the Dutse General Hospital.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Gumel, confirmed the incident in a statement. “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 stated.