Muhammadu Buhari, former president of Nigeria has expressed his grief over the death of 40 members of the “Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria” in a road accident.
He expressed his sadness and pain in a statement signed by his media aide, Garba Shehu
“I’m pained by the loss of many lives due to the road accident involving participants in the Maulud celebrations in Kaduna. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon.”The former president said
The sad incident happened as the Muslim worshippers were travelling from Kwandari in Plateau State to Saminaka, Kaduna State, for a celebratory event to mark Eid-el-Maulud — Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
Unfortunately, their bus collided with an oncoming truck near the town of Lere, with several others were injured and are receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
The current president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu also extended his heartfelt condolences to members and leaders of the Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria following the death of 40 of its members in the sudden auto crash.
President Tinubu conveyed his sympathies in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Written by Jennifer Amarachi
