The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of Faisal Makarfi, the son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi.
NaijaOnPoint.com.ng (NOP) reports the FRSC confirmed Faisal Makarfi died in an auto crash along Kaduna to Kano highway on Saturday.
FRSC’s Sector Commander in Kaduna State, Kabir Nadabo, who confirmed the accident on Sunday in Kaduna, also said that two others were unconscious as a result of the accident.
He said: “The road traffic crash occurred at Lambar Zango along Zaria-Kaduna Highway at 18:15hrs”.
According to him, a KIA vehicle was travelling from Zaria to Kaduna when the front right tyre completely removed from the vehicle and in an attempt to control the vehicle, it somersaulted.
He further revealed that three persons, all males, were involved in the accident.
Nadabo said: ”A team from RS1.17 Birnin Yero responded to the scene. However, upon getting there, it was learnt that the father of one of the victims had made arrangements for him to be transported to an undisclosed hospital in Kaduna for medical attention.
”Therefore, the rescue team cleared the obstruction caused by the crash for traffic flow. Incidentally, it was later revealed that the son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, was involved in that crash.
”Upon reaching the hospital, he was confirmed dead while the driver and the third person are still unconscious at the time of this report,” Nadabo said.
NOP reports the burial of the former Governor’s son has been slated for 10 am today at Sultan Bello Mosque, Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna.
PDP, BoT console Makarfi over son’s death
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Board of Trustees (BoT) have condole with the former Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Mohammad Makarfi, over the death of his son, Dr Faisal Makarfi.
This is contained in separate statements by the party’s acting National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Manga, and the Board Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, on Saturday in Abuja.
Faisal, who died in a car crash on Saturday evening will be buried on Sunday morning in Makarfi town, Kaduna State.
Manga commiserated with Makarfi, who is the BoT Secretary and former Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Committee, describing the death as a huge loss.
While expressing the party‘s grieve over the death, Manga prayed God to provide the Makarfi family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Similarly, the BoT in a statement by it Chairman, Wabara, expressed the condolences of the entire members of the board to Makarfi and family, describing it as a tragic loss.
“Losing a child is an unimaginable pain, and we stand with him during this very difficult time.
“Dr Faisal’s passing is not only a loss to his family but to all those whose lives he touched through his dedication and compassion,” he said.
Wabara prayed God to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
He also prayed God to forgive Faisal’s shortcomings, reward him for his good deeds, and grant him Al Jannah Firdaus.
“The entire PDP family is united in grief with the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we extend our full support during this trying period,” Wabara said.