Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has reacted as his Jigawa state counterpart, Umar Namadi loses his eldest son, aged 24.
Recall that Namadi lost his son, Abdulwahab Namadi, in a road accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa road on Thursday, December 26.
His death came barely 24 hours after the governorâs mother died on Wednesday, December 25.
The late Abdulwahab was buried on Thursday evening in Kafin Hausa town according to Islamic rites.
In a statement on Thursday, Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to Namadi over the death of his son.
As reported by the Punch, the governor described Abdulwahabâs death as a âtremendous tragedy, not only for the Namadiâs family but for Jigawa state and the entire regionâ.
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to the Kano governor, confirmed the statement on Thursday.
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In a related development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Kwara state governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed grief over the demise of AbdulRaheem Adisa, a former commissioner of information in the state.
Adisa reportedly died at 91 on Thursday, December 25 and was subsequently buried at the Muslim Cemetery, Osere, Ilorin, the state capital.
The deceased was a former executive chairman of Moro LGA and also served as the Editor in Chief of The Herald, the state newspaper.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
