SAN FRANCISCO, January 10, (THEWILL) – Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Babangida Nguroje has lost his two sisters, Zainab and Hajiya Hadiza in an auto-accident.
The accident also claimed the lives of Hadiza’s husband and their four children.
The accident reportedly happened along Akwanga-Keffi road in Nasarawa state on the night of Saturday, January 9, when they were returning to Abuja from a trip to Taraba State.
In a reaction on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed shock over the tragedy.
He said; “I am lost for words to describe such multiple deaths in a single car accident in which family members perished.
“I received the news of this tragedy with deep shock and grief, and wish to express my heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with you at this trying and painful moment.”
He prayed to Allah to forgive the gentle souls of the deceased persons and comfort those they have left behind.
