The family of Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has been hit by another tragedy as his eldest son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, has died in a fatal car accident.
Henzodaily reports that the incident occurred barely 24 hours after the governor lost his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi.
According to Channels Television, Abdulwahab was returning from Kafin Hausa to Dutse with his friends when his vehicle lost control and somersaulted.
While his friends sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Dutse General Hospital, Abdulwahab was pronounced dead at the scene.
A close family source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “It is a double tragedy that has deeply shaken the family. The governor is still mourning the loss of his mother, and now this. It is a very difficult time for the family.”
Funeral prayers for the late Abdulwahab were held at the Kafin Hausa Central Mosque, attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, and community leaders.
Governor Namadi gave a brief address after the burial, expressing his grief but asking for prayers and patience.
He said, “It is Allah’s will, and we cannot question it. I urge everyone to remember us in their prayers during this challenging period.”
Dutse and Kafin Hausa residents have been trooping to the governor’s residence to offer their condolences.
A family friend, Musa Ibrahim, described Abdulwahab as a “humble and responsible young man with a promising future. He was well-loved by many and always showed respect to elders. This is a huge loss not just for the family but for the entire state.”
Jigawa State Information Commissioner, Malam Sagir Musa, expressed the government’s condolences in a statement.
“We mourn with His Excellency and his family. This is indeed a painful moment for all of us in Jigawa State. May Allah grant the deceased Aljannah Firdaus,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, hospital officials have confirmed that Abdulwahab’s friends are responding to treatment and remain in stable condition.