A wave of grief has swept through Kano State following the tragic death of two intending pilgrims in a fatal road accident.
The victims, identified as Alkasim Ibrahim Walawa, 48, and his 73-year-old mother, Hajiya Hadiza Garba, reportedly lost their lives at the scene of the crash. The accident occurred along the Rimin Gado road leading into Kano.
According to family sources, the late Alkasim is survived by two wives and seven children, while his mother, Hajiya Hadiza, is survived by five children. Both were natives of Walawa village in Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State.
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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the loss as heartbreaking, especially as the victims were on their way to fulfill the sacred pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
In a condolence message issued by the board’s spokesperson, Alhaji Suleiman A. Dederi, prayers were offered for the forgiveness of the deceased and their admission into Aljannatul Firdaus.
The board also extended its sympathies to the bereaved families, urging them to remain strong during this difficult time.
The tragic incident serves as a painful reminder of the uncertainties of life, even in moments of spiritual anticipation.
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