Man slumps, dies while breaking Ramadan fast

A somber mood engulfed the Kutunku area of Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a man identified as Abdulrasheed Usman tragically slumped and died while breaking his Ramadan fast.

According to eyewitness Suleiman Bala, the incident occurred on Saturday while Usman was eating fruits alongside three of his friends.

Bala added that Usman had returned from Kaduna around 5:47 pm and immediately went to join his friends for iftar (breaking of fast) when the unfortunate incident happened.

“One of his brothers said the deceased returned from Kaduna and went to meet his friends where they usually relaxed. When the Maghrib prayer was called, he joined them to break the fast, and it was during this time that he collapsed,” the witness recounted.

The remains of Usman have since been buried according to Islamic rites. Muslims worldwide began the Ramadan fast on Saturday following the sighting of the new crescent moon.