The General Overseer of Kings Worship Chapel and Ministry Kaduna, Rev. Dr. Sam Magai Albert. Has given a graphic account of how popular Kaduna pastor Rev Ayuba Azamman died after a ghastly motor accident on Saturday May 24.
He gave the account in a press statement on Monday May 26 The statement is being circulated via social media.
The Late Rev Azamman was the Assistant General Overseer of the church until his sudden death.
Albert in the statement said it had become imperative to set the records straight as regards his demise because of the conflicting reports in the media.
Giving an account of what happened he said , ‘Rev. Azamman had just concluded a powerful crusade in Makurdi. On Saturday, 24th May 2025. He set forth with his team to return home to Kaduna. He was not driving himself but was seated in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Two other members of his ministry team were seated in the back.
How the accident happend
‘While returning to Kaduna via the Kachia-Kaduna Expressway, their vehicle approached the Idon axis in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. At approximately 1:00 p.m., a vehicle coming from the opposite direction swerved suddenly to avoid a pothole and rammed into the side of the car where Rev. Azamman was seated. The impact forced their vehicle off the road and into the bush, where it collided with a tree.
‘The occupants were rushed to Idon Rural Hospital, where Dr. Uzomah Charles, the attending physician, later pronounced Rev. Azamman dead at 2:56 p.m. on the same day.
‘According to the medical report, he sustained multiple fractures to his legs and other critical injuries.’
Even in the midst of excruciating pain, Rev. Azamman’s was said to have displayed :selflessness and pastoral spirit shone through.
‘According to the surviving passengers, his foremost concern was not for himself, but for their wellbeing. Once he was assured they were safe, he broke into a soft rendition of the Hausa hymn, “Watarana, watarana…” — a solemn, hope-filled declaration of readiness to meet his Maker.’
“As the medical team worked desperately to revive him, Rev. Azamman reportedly whispered, “Let me rest… I just want to rest,” before slipping peacefully into eternal sleep.
The other passengers have since been treated and discharged’
While noting that the church has received an avalanche of condolence messages from the public, Albert said, ‘For me personally, I have lost more than a colleague. I have lost a younger brother, a dependable ally, a fearless preacher, and a relentless worker in the Lord’s vineyard.
“Rev. David Ayuba Azamman was one of the finest among us. He was full of fire, faith, compassion, and humility. He served with unwavering courage, dedication and contagious passion for souls. He was the best of the best.’
He however said the church takes solace in the truth of Scripture: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Psalm 116:15).
‘We know without a shadow of doubt that Rev. Azamman now rests in the eternal embrace of Christ, whom he served so faithfully.’
He urged the Body of Christ to pray for his family while.discosonh that plans for his burial will be announced on May 27
