Reports reaching us from
Saudi Arabia have it that no fewer than three local government chairmen of the
ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Zamfara state, Nigeria, who were on
holy pilgrimage , have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in the early
hours of Friday.
National President of Muslim
Media Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (MMPAN), Alhaji Abdulrahman
Balogun, made this disclosure via a series of short messages sent to our
correspondent Friday morning.
Balogun, who is one of the
pilgrims undergoing the 2018 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia from Nigeria, said
that the trio died during the accident while on their way from Makkah to
Madina.
Balogun, who also doubles as
Special Assistant on Media to Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari
on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, maintained that the
deceased include: Alhaji Jafarau Gidan Sambo of Kaura Namoda Local Government,
Alhahi Mudi Mallamawa of Shinkafi Local Government and Alhaji Abdullahi Shugaba
Ruwan Dorowa of Maru Local Government.
Balogun said, “Regret. 3 APC
Local Govt Chairmen Died here in Saudi Arabia”
“The trio were involved in a
ghastly traffic accident (Bus) on their way from Makkah to Madina
“Those involved include, Alhaji
Jafarau Gidan Sambo of Kaura Namoda Local Government, Alhaji Mudi Mallamawa of
Shinkafi Local Government, Alhaji Abdullahi Shugaba Ruwan Dorowa of Maru Local
Government.”
Balogun added that the remains of
the deceased are with the Saudi Arabian authorities for funeral arrangements.
He said, “Their remains are with
Saudi authorities for funeral arrangement after all the necessary
documentation”.
Balogun, while speaking further,
added that the survivors include, “The survivors included, Alhaji Nasiru Anka
of Anka Local Government, Alhaji Tafa Nasarawa Bukkuyum of Bukkuyum Iocal
Government (Under treatment) and Alhaji Garba Ziti of Gummi (Under treatment)
of Gummi Local Government.
“May their souls rest in peace.
“Zamfara state government
officials here in Saudi Arabia have moved into action to receive their bodies
for the formalisation of burial.
“Yes I can confirm that the three
bodies have been moved right now to King Fahd Hospital, Madina while the
remaining survivors are in a hospital near the scene, I.e 120km from Madina,”
he said.
Balogun added that Head of
Nigeria medical team, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, confirmed their death.
He said, “Records from our
Electronic Medial Record confirms their passport numbers, Full names and LGC.
“Dr. Ibrahim Kana, Head of
Nigeria Medical Team confirmed the death. Thanks.
“Name as in our system, Shinkafi
Mudi Mallamawa, male, born 10/02/1952, Passport number: A09413309.
“Abdullahi Jafaru Gidan Sambo,
male, date of birth 03/07/1956, Passport number: A09413813.
“Abdullahi Shugaba, male, date of
birth 22/05/1963, Passport number: A50080535”.
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