Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has consoled with his deputy, Hadiza Balarabe, over the death of her father, Abubakar Mohammed.

The governor also attended the three-day prayer for Mr Mohammed who died on Monday.

The Janaza (funeral) prayer was held at Dan Fodio Mosque, Unguwan Sanusi in Kaduna South local government and the deceased was buried at the Bashama road cemetery on Monday according to Islamic rites.

On behalf of the Kaduna State Government, Mr Sani had sympathised with his deputy and her family over the death of their patriarch, adding “We share their sorrow and hold them in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.’’

He stated, “The death of a parent leaves a void that words can scarcely describe. As Her Excellency and her family navigate this painful loss, may they find solace in the love they shared, the memories they cherish and the enduring value of his guidance.’’

Family members, senior officials of Kaduna State Government, religious and traditional leaders, including friends and well wishers, attended the three-day prayer session which held at the official residence of the deputy governor along Tafawa Balewa Way Kaduna on Wednesday.

Notable Islamic clerics that prayed for the deceased include Imam Abdulkarim Hashim, Malam Abdullahi Mai Barota, Sheikh Jafar Musa and Imam Musa Yahaya as well as Malam Tukur Abdussalam, Imam Mai Tafsiri and Imam Hussaini Nasarawa.

Speaking after the prayer session, Mr Sani described the late Abubakar Mohammed as a kind hearted person and a community leader who spent most part of his life supporting his immediate community.

He added, “He was our mentor and his death is a great loss to all of us because we considered him as our father. His doors were always open to us whenever we needed advice. He was always ready to listen to us and guide us.

“His death will affect not only his immediate family but all of us who have come to regard his as our father. All we can say is that may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. We also pray to the Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdausi.”