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Tragedy as Nigerian Man Passes Away Hours After His Wedding

Tragedy struck in Kontagora, Niger State, as Umar Auwal Umar, a Nigerian man who recently married, passed away just hours after his wedding to his bride, Hauwa, on Friday, October 25, 2024. Umar, a staff member at First Bank’s Kontagora branch, reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, October 26, under undisclosed circumstances.


His friend and colleague, Nafiu Yakubu, shared his grief on Facebook, paying tribute to Umar’s memory. Nafiu described his sorrow and shock at the news, highlighting how deeply Umar’s absence will be felt by his friends and family. “A great soul never dies; we will keep his memory in our hearts. He was a wonderful friend and colleague,” Nafiu wrote.


Nafiu also noted the outpouring of sympathy and prayers for Umar's family, underscoring the impact Umar had on those around him. Quoting authors Hazel Gaynor and Thomas Campbell, Nafiu expressed that “To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die.”


The loss of Umar has deeply affected his community, and friends and family pray for his peaceful rest in Jannat al-Firdaus.






1 comment:

  1. Heartbreaking news. My deepest condolences to Umar's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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