A woman identified as Mrs. Jummai Albert has died a day after the burial of her only child, Jerry Albert, who was brutally murdered by unknown assailants in Adamawa State.
It was gathered that Jerry, a student of the Adamawa State University, Mubi, had been attacked and slaughtered by the assailants on Tuesday night, August 31. He was laid to rest on Thursday, September 2.
Sadly, Mrs. Albert was unable to cope with the death of her only child and died on Friday, September 3. She will be laid to rest today, Saturday in Zakawan community, Gayuk Local Government Area of Adamawa.
One Thamie Khing, has narrated his last moment with Jerry hours before he was killed and also confirmed the death of the victim’s mother. Read below:
“Jerry Albert. He was a good friend and a brother. A very (easy-going) person. He was loved by many. Some called him by his real name, Jerry, but mostly the elderly, his peers called him Capto. Some called him Brother Shaggi; because of his beard and funny ways…
“On the evening of 31 August, I decided to visit my farm at Zakawon to check the progress of my workers. I got there, on my way I met Isaac and we went to look for the foreman. We met, and, after a little talk we then went to look for Jerry.
“After (the) meeting it was at around 6:30 and he said he was hungry (and that) we should go home and eat. We got home ate. Isaac took his Bible for a little sermon (that he had a Vigil to attend), by 9:00 at LCCN Mamsirme. After spending a (some time) with some friends, we headed to the church.
“On getting to the church it was closed as if nothing was going to happen. We (walked pass) the church heading to my area at Mere. Jerry got a call from his friend in school and they were discussing about when he was going to return to school, about his exams and project too. After the call they both made some jokes that was funny, we all laughed. He told me he’ll be going back to school soon, probably on Sunday and he is going to miss the Sukahawa dance that will be in two weeks’ time or so… We (talked) about the probability of ASUU strike then we approach the stream that separates Mamsirme and Mere (the usual place they do leave me anytime they see me off). ‘Why are you folding up your pens?’, Isaac asked when we reached the usual place to leave him. I said I want to collect my phone at a house close by here and besides I don’t have a phone with me so I need his light.
“We got to the house, the person I’m to collect the phone from wasn’t at home so I told them I’ll just go from there, they should go back. He made a call and was asking about the vigil, if it (was) still going to hold, but the person he contacted was sounding as if she (knew) nothing about it.
“Then we said farewell and they went back, I went home. (I) was inside with my Aunty’s phone, trying to see my reff contest update. Grandma came out and was talking to my aunty and was telling her she heard that they said Jerry was attacked and killed.
“At that moment I tried calling him but, his number was not going through. Having doubt about the news as what they said was not clear. I got a call from my sister asking my whereabouts, I told her yes, we’re about going out. And she said a prayer. Few moments later, I got a call …”
