Kwankwaso mourns ex-Bauchi dep gov’s children killed in road crash

Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate, has extended his condolences following a fatal road crash that claimed the lives of two children belonging to former Bauchi State Deputy Governor Baba Tela.

The victims, identified as Mustapha and Ummi, were traveling along the Bauchi-Azare Road when the accident occurred on Saturday. The incident has cast a "heavy shadow of sorrow" over the Katagum Emirate and the entire Bauchi State, according to Kwankwaso.

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I extend my deepest condolences to the former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Baba Tela, on the tragic loss of his children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal road crash.

Kwankwaso conveyed his sympathies via his verified X account, calling the event a "heartbreaking tragedy." He offered prayers for the bereaved family and expressed solidarity with the Bauchi State government and its people.

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State also issued condolences, praying for the repose of the deceased and urging the family to find solace in faith. He extended sympathy to other individuals injured in the crash and wished them a swift recovery. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki also mourned the loss, describing the incident as "painful" and praying for strength for the family.

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My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family, the government, and the good people of Bauchi State at this difficult time.