The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has extended heartfelt condolences to the paramount ruler of Igala kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Mathew Opaluwa. The condolences were expressed over the tragic demise of his sister, Mallama Meimunat Opaluwa-Sani, and her granddaughter.
In a condolence message released by his Special Assistant on Media, Lizzy Okoji, Prince Audu described the deaths as tragic and sacrilegious. He conveyed his sympathy to the entire Igala Kingdom, urging everyone to stay strong during this difficult time.
The Minister called on security agencies to investigate the alleged arson and ensure that those responsible for this heinous crime are brought to justice, emphasizing the need to discourage such acts of sacrilege in the land.
“It is with a heavy heart that I condole with our father, HRM, Alhaji Mathew Opaluwa, and the royal family over the deaths of his sister and her granddaughter, whose lives were taken in the most painful manner. I also commiserate with the entire people of Igala Kingdom at this time because this is a loss to every one of us.
“I call on security agencies to investigate the alleged arson and bring the perpetrators of this act to book so that it would serve as a deterrent to others. Such acts of sacrilege must be discouraged in our land. I pray that Almighty Allah grants the souls of the late Mallama Meimunat Opaluwa and her granddaughter, Onechojo, Aljanah Firdaus. I also pray Almighty Allah grants the family the heart to bear the loss,” stated Prince Audu.
Late Mallama Opaluwa-Sani, Akwuma Attah Igala, passed away on Thursday, January 4, at the age of 75, along with her five-year-old granddaughter, Onechojo, in a tragic incident where her home in Idah, Kogi State, was allegedly set ablaze by assailants.
