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Governor Namadi of Jigawa loses mother

The state Commissioner of Police, Tijjani Abdullahi, sympathised with Mr Namadi over the passing of his mother.

• December 25, 2024
Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa on Wednesday announced the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi.

A statement by his chief press secretary, Hamisu Gumel, said Mrs Namadi died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 25, and was buried according to the Islamic rites in Kafinhausa town at about 4:00 p.m.

The funeral prayer was attended by many residents of the state, who condoled the governor over the death.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Tijjani Abdullahi, sympathised with Mr Namadi over the passing of his mother.

Mr Abdullahi, in a statement by the spokesman for the command, Shiisu Adam, expressed deep condolences to the governor.

Mr Namadi is currently on a working visit in China.

(NAN)

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