The Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri, and 4 of his children have died in a road accident in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
The accident occurred on Saturday on the Duguri–Bauchi road, close to Yalwan Duguri city, when the victims had been returning to Bauchi after spending the weekend attending to a household farm and visiting family members in Duguri.
Musa Ahmed, a member of the family and conventional title holder of Walin Yankari, mentioned that a couple of minutes after leaving Yalwan Duguri, the victims’ car had a head-on collision with a trailer at a pointy bend and 4 of them died immediately.
Another relative, Umar Aliyu Duguri, instructed our correspondent that the accident was so deadly that the affect of the crash was extreme, leaving somewhat likelihood of survival.
“He died together with his three biological children and a son of his brother. The accident was devastating and heartbreaking because if you see the way the accident damaged his car, you will know that it will be difficult for them to survive,” he mentioned.
Aliyu mentioned locals and officers blamed over-speeding as the most important explanation for the accident and prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the victims.
“Tragically, Alhaji Ibrahim and four of his children: Hajara, Usman, Rukayya, and Maryam, lost their lives on the spot”, he mentioned.
He mentioned one other son, Suleiman, miraculously survived the crash and is at present receiving medical consideration.
He mentioned three of the deceased children had been Alhaji Ibrahim’s organic children, whereas one was the kid of his brother.
A nephew of the deceased, Yusuf Nurrudeen Abubakar Duguri, instructed Daily Trust that the victims had been in good well being after they gathered in Duguri round 6pm the day past, including that the household was shocked to be taught {that a} deadly accident had killed 5 of the car’s six occupants.
He defined that Ibrahim had visited his farm in Yelwan Duguri to reap groundnuts earlier than the car collided with a trailer on his manner again to Alkaleri.
An uncle of the deceased and Magayakin Duguri, Comrade Bala Mohammed Duguri, mentioned the demise had devastated the household, Alkaleri LGA and Bauchi State.
He described Ibrahim, a retired chief nursing officer, as a peaceful, patriotic and compassionate skilled who continued to serve weak folks after leaving lively nursing observe.
“He was a nurse to the core and always attended to patients, even outside working hours,” he mentioned.
Mohammed mentioned 1000’s of mourners from inside and out of doors Bauchi State attended the funeral, reflecting the deceased’s good relationships with folks.
The funeral prayers for the deceased had been held on the palace of the District Head of Yalwan Duguri on Sunday.
Bauchi gov mourns lifelong good friend, ally
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State described the demise of Alhaji Ibrahim as a monumental loss to Bauchi, notably the well being sector, “where he distinguished himself through dedication, commitment, and an unwavering passion for improving access to healthcare services for the people”.
In his condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor prolonged his heartfelt sympathy to the speedy household of the deceased, the Duguri Emirate Council, mates, associates, colleagues, and your complete folks of Bauchi over the loss.
He additionally prayed for the complete restoration, energy, and luxury of Suleiman, one of many deceased’s sons who reportedly survived the accident.
Mohammed mentioned, “As Executive Secretary of BASHCMA, the deceased performed an vital position in advancing the state’s well being contributory administration system and supporting efforts to make healthcare extra accessible to the folks, particularly the much less privileged.
“His dedication was additionally evident in his contributions to the state’s medical crew throughout pilgrimage workout routines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the place his dedication to the well being and well-being of pilgrims was extensively valued.
“Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri was a close personal friend and classmate of Governor Bala Mohammed. His death, therefore, represents not only the loss of a valued public servant but also the painful departure of a beloved family member and trusted companion whose life was marked by service, loyalty, and dedication to humanity.”
Mohammed prayed that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, would forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, settle for their good deeds, and grant Alhaji Ibrahim and his beloved children everlasting relaxation in Aljannatul Firdaus.
The governor referred to as on all well-meaning residents of Bauchi to recollect the bereaved household in their prayers and to supply them the mandatory compassion and solidarity throughout this second of profound grief.
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