By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Secretary to the Sokoto State Government (SSG), Alhaji Muhammad Bello Sifawa, over the tragic loss of his daughter, three grandchildren, and a househelp in a devastating fire outbreak. The unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at their residence.
The Union Chairman and Secretary, Usman Muhammad Binji and Muhammad Nasir Bello in a statement described the incident as an act of God, while acknowledging its deeply painful and heartbreaking impact on the immediate family and the entire people of Sokoto State.
In its message of condolence, the NUJ sympathized with the SSG and the bereaved husband, Alhaji Muhammadu Yusuf Bello, Permanent Secretary at the Sokoto State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, as well as the extended family.
The Union also conveyed its sympathy to Senator Aliyu Wamakko and the entire people of Sokoto State over this irreplaceable loss.
The NUJ prayed for Allah’s mercy on the departed souls and for the Almighty to grant the bereaved family the strength and fortitude to bear this immense tragedy.
The victims of the fire, which broke out around 3:00 am, include Rabi’atu Bello Sifawa, the daughter of the SSG; her three children, Fatimatu Bello Yusuf, Maryam Bello Yusuf, and Abubakar Sadik Bello Yusuf; as well as the house help, Aishatu Muhammad.
The remains of the five deceased individuals have been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
