Two children of Bauchi state’s former Deputy governor, Senator Baba Tela, have died in a fatal auto crash along the Bauchi-Azare road.
The accidents, which happened on Saturday, left other occupants of the vehicle with varying degrees of injuries.
The deceased, Mustapha and Ummi, were said to have died on the spot during the crash.
Their remains were taken to a hospital in Bauchi, where they were confirmed dead. They have since been buried in line with Islamic rites after a funeral prayer at the Bauchi Emir’s Palace which was attended by hundreds of Muslim faithful, sympathisers and well-wishers.
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, confirmed the tragic occurrence, describing it as shocking and sad, adding that the tragedy has cast a shadow of grief over the state.
The governor said the loss of the two siblings was not only a devastating blow to Senator Tela and his family but also a painful loss to the people of Bauchi State.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor prayed that Almighty Allah grant the deceased eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus and give their family the strength and patience to bear the loss.
He implored the bereaved family to take solace in the will of Allah, reminding them that every soul will return to its Creator at the appointed time.
Governor Mohammed also sympathised with those injured in the crash and prayed for their speedy recovery.
He called on residents of the state to pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for Allah to grant comfort to their families
