…Says tragic incidents are shocking, devastating
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of more than 100 people following flash floods in Niger State and a separate tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 22 athletes, coaches, and officials in Kano State.
In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Sunday and signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former Nigerian leader described the two events, which occurred in rapid succession, as “painful and devastating.”
“I am deeply pained by the loss of lives due to the floods in Niger State and the road accident in Kano State. The deaths are painful and devastating,” Buhari said.
“My heart bleeds.”
The flash floods, which ravaged several communities in Niger State last week, left a trail of destruction, displacing thousands and causing widespread damage to homes and farmlands. Days later, the nation was again thrown into mourning following the death of 22 sports team members in a ghastly auto crash in Kano.
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Buhari extended his condolences to the bereaved families, the governments, and the people of the two states, while also wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
“Condolences to the families and friends of all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,” he added.
The former president’s message joins a growing chorus of national grief, as Nigerians continue to react to the back-to-back tragedies that have left entire communities reeling in sorrow.