Emir of Daura’s brother, Abdullahi Umar dies in fatal accident

A fatal road accident has claimed the life of Abdullahi Umar
Maitaro, the younger brother of the emir of Daura.
Daily Trust reported that the accident occurred on Sunday,
January 3, at Muduru village along Katsina/Daura Road.The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, at a traditional
function. Photo: @Ak_Daura
In addition to the emir’s brother, two of his friends who were
in the vehicle with him also died from the crash, while one
other, is receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
Witnesses said Maitaro’s vehicle had a head-on collision with
another car while attempting to dodge a tricyclist who
suddenly made a u-turn in front of him.Vanguard reported that the Katsina state governor, Aminu
Masari, and other top government officials visited Daura on
Monday, January 4, to condole with the emir over the loss.
The governor prayed for the reposed soul of the deceased
and that God grant the emir, emirate, and deceased’s family,
the fortitude to bear the loss.
In another news, President Muhammadu Buhari has described
the deaths of two leading members of the Zazzau Emirate in
Kaduna state as a double tragedy .
The president in a message on Friday, January 1, said the
death of the Iyan Zazzau, Alhaji Bashir Aminu and Talban
Zazzau, Abubakar Pate came to him as a shock, The Guardian
reported.
According to a statement issued by a presidential aide, Garba
Shehu, Buhari expressed sadness over the tragedy and
condoled the families of the departed prices.
Meanwhile, a trending video on social media has attracted the
attention of many Nigerians, especially on Twitter.

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