Tears Flow as Hundreds Demand Justice at 40-Day Tribute for Late Thomas Zamfara

Tears Flow as Hundreds Demand Justice at 40-Day Tribute for Late Thomas Zamfara

“His killers took his life, but not his legacy,” said one mourner, tears streaming down her face, as the flicker of candlelight danced across Kala’a’s sorrowful streets.

The 40th day since the brutal murder of Thomas Godwin Zamfara was not just another mark on the calendar. It was a loud echo of pain, remembrance, and a strong collective cry for justice.

The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, stood shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of heartbroken youths, grieving family members, and top government officials in a candlelight procession and night of tribute held in Kala’a, Hong Local Government Area.

Among the dignitaries who showed up were Hon. Eng. John Alaba, member representing Uba-Gaya Constituency; Commissioner for Education Dr. Umar Garba Pella; and Chairman of Hong LGA, Hon. Usman Inuwa Wa’aganda.

But it wasn’t just about titles that night. It was about a community bleeding from within, still stunned by the horror of what happened on April 17, 2025, when Thomas was cruelly taken by those who chose violence over reason.

His family compound in Kala’a became the epicenter of mourning and memory. From there, the candlelight procession flowed like a river of grief and resistance, heading to the cemetery where his body was laid to rest.

Placards and banners painted the air with raw emotions:

• “Justice for Thomas Godwin Zamfara,”
• “Your memory and legacy remain in our hearts,”
• “Your smile will be missed greatly.”

The community moved as one, with candles in their hands and tears in their eyes, some silent, others wailing, but all united in pain.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley addressed the crowd with a voice both firm and heavy:

“Thomas was a key player, a bridge-builder. He welcomed all. The law must and will take its full course. We won’t rest until justice is served.”

He also delivered a condolence message from Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, assuring the grieving family and community that justice will not be delayed nor denied.

Hon. Usman Inuwa Wa’aganda, the Chairman of Hong LGC, stood visibly shaken. His voice cracked as he spoke.

“Thomas was a brother to me. He was killed for no reason. We must remain patient, but we will not forget.”

The ceremony was filled with both rage and reverence. It didn’t matter who you were—youth or elder, politician or trader—the emotion in the air was heavy enough to touch.

Hon. John Alaba, who represents Uba-Gaya Constituency, added his voice:

“Thomas lived peacefully. He was a good man. We lost someone truly irreplaceable.”

Commissioner for Education, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, echoed those words, describing Thomas as a young man who lived with grace, vision, and a deep love for his people.

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Later in the night, the community gathered at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, where the 40-day prayers were held, marking the official end of the mourning period.

Prayers were especially offered for his aged parents and his siblings, many of whom could hardly hold back their sobs. One of his younger brothers clutched a candle tightly, whispering a prayer through trembling lips.

People came from every part of Adamawa to grieve—and to send a message: they won’t allow Thomas’s murder to be swept under the carpet.

The night of tribute wasn’t just a farewell—it was a demand. For truth. For justice. And for the kind of peace that can only come when the wrong has been made right.

Even though Thomas Godwin Zamfara is no longer here, his voice still echoes. In the candles. In the placards. In the tears. And most importantly, in the call for justice that refuses to be silenced.