By Patrick Idowu<\/p>\n
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a motor accident that occurred on Thursday, just one day after the death of his mother, Maryam Namadi, on Wednesday following a brief illness.<\/p>\n
Reports indicate that Abdulwahab was involved in the accident while driving from Kafin Hausa to Dutse. The vehicle lost control and somersaulted.<\/p>\n
Some of his friends are currently receiving treatment at Dutse General Hospital.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Gumel, confirmed the tragic incident: “With a heavy heart, Governor Umar Namadi announces the passing of his beloved son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old died on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in a motor accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road. Burial rites are underway in Kafin Hausa town in accordance with Islamic traditions.”<\/p>\n
Abdulwahab is survived by his parents, Governor Namadi and his wife, as well as his siblings.<\/p>\n
This tragedy follows the governor’s recent loss of his mother, Hajia Maryam Namadi.<\/p>\n
The incident has left the state in shock, with residents offering condolences to the grieving family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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