…Clears air on circumstances surrounding his death
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
The Assistant General Overseer of Kings Worship Chapel and Ministry Inc., Kaduna, late Rev. David Ayuba Azzaman, who died last Sunday in a car accident was one of the finest amongst his equals, full of fire, faith, compassion, and humility; the overall General Overseer of the Church, Rev. Dr. Sam Magai Albert has revealed.
Rev. Dr. Albert who made the revelation in a statement issued by his church on Monday evening, asserted that late Rev Azzaman served with unwavering courage, dedication and contagious passion for souls.
He also provided incite concerning the rumours and misrepresentation regarding the circumstances surrounding the transition of late Rev Azzaman, the statement titled: “Call to glory of Rev David Ayuba Azzaman”.
Rev Albert explained that Rev Azzaman car went off the road and collided on a tree due to heavy impact of a vehicle that rammed into them from opposite direction in the process of avoiding a pothole around idon axis of Kachia road in kaduna state.
He words “With a deeply grieving heart, I announce the call to eternal glory of my Assistant General Overseer, friend, brother, and fellow labourer in the vineyard of the Lord, Reverend David Ayuba Azzaman. His passing has left a painful void, not only in our church family but across the body of Christ in Nigeria”.
“In the wake of this tragic event, the Church and the Azzaman family have received an overwhelming outpouring of concern, sympathy, and love from the public”, he noted, saying the church and family are truly grateful.
“However, we are also aware of several circulating rumours and misrepresentations regarding the circumstances surrounding his transition. It is, therefore, necessary to provide a factual and respectful account of what truly happened.
Rev. Azzaman 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.
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. Azzaman 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”, the statement added.
The release also stated that “Even in the midst of excruciating pain, Rev. Azamman’s 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. Azzaman reportedly whispered, “Let me rest… I just want to rest,” before slipping peacefully into eternal sleep”, he quoted.
According to him, the other passengers have since been treated and discharged”, he stated, saying “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 Azzaman 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.
“While our hearts are heavy, we take 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. Azzaman now rests in the eternal embrace of Christ, whom he served so faithfully”, adding that burial arrangements to be announce immediately.
