A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Dr. Ibrahim Abdulmumin Adeiza, has reportedly died in Zamfara State just seven days before the completion of his mandatory one-year national service.
The late corps member was serving at Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau before his sudden death on May 13, 2026.
According to reports, Adeiza, who was a medical doctor, allegedly slumped around 1:00 p.m. after stepping out with a colleague to purchase a plastic bottle.
A friend of the deceased, Engr. Habibu Nura, disclosed that the young doctor passed away about an hour later, leaving colleagues and loved ones in shock.
Nura explained that there had been no visible sign of illness prior to the incident, adding that they had spent time together shortly before the tragic development.
According to him, the deceased appeared healthy and cheerful, as they had been laughing and chatting barely one hour before his death.
The Information and Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Ministry of Health, Suleiman Isah, confirmed the incident in an official statement issued on Wednesday.
The statement noted that the Zamfara State Government sympathised with the NYSC and the family of the deceased over the painful loss.
“Zamfara State Government has condoled with the National Youth Service Corps and the family of Dr. Ibrahim Abdulmumin Adeiza, a corps member serving at Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital, who passed away while carrying out his national service duties,” the statement read.
The Commissioner for Health in Zamfara State, Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, also expressed sadness over the death of the young doctor, describing it as a huge loss to the health sector and the state.
According to the commissioner, the late corps member was known for his dedication, hard work and commitment to saving lives.
She prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, while also asking God to comfort his family, friends, colleagues and members of the NYSC community during the difficult period.
