Tragedy as five relatives pass away in accident after condolence visit
A family mourning the loss of their grandfather suffered a devastating tragedy as five relatives passed away in a car accident while returning from a condolence visit.
The heartbreaking news was shared by Twitter user @MSIngawa, who announced the passing of their grandfather, Baffa Alhaji Isah Ingawa, on Sunday, January 5th.
In his initial tweet, he wrote, “Innalillahi Wa’inna Ilaihi Raji’un. In the early hours of today, Sunday, January 5th, we lost our grandfather, Baffa Alhaji Isah Ingawa. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites. He was not just a father figure but also the family bond and source of encouragement, knowledge, and wisdom. We pray for Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdausi as final abode.”
Tragically, a follow-up tweet revealed that six relatives travelling back to Katsina Town after the condolence visit were involved in a fatal accident.
Three died on the spot, one succumbed to injuries at General Hospital, Mani, and another relative remains in critical condition.
In an update, he added, “Innalillahi Wa’inna Ilaihi Raji’un. Yesterday, this car was with us containing 6 of our relatives who came on a condolence visit to Ingawa for the passing of our grandfather. They had an accident on their way back to Katsina Town, and 3 died instantly, another one died later at General Hospital, Mani.
Their mother was still with us in Ingawa when this happened. She lost her in-law and 4 sons in one day, and we lost 5 members of the family. It’s a sad day for our family and one to remember.”
He concluded with a reflective reminder of life’s fragility, “A gentle reminder that death comes without notice, and every soul shall taste her own at the appointed time, with no extension or reduction. May Allah forgive the departed souls and also grant us the best form of death and the best form of home in the hereafter.”
The incident has drawn widespread sympathy online, with many offering prayers and condolences to the grieving family.
