By Our Correspondent
Former President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has explained how painful the death of his two aides in a road crash on Wednesday evening in Abuja.
Peoples Voice had reported that Jonathan escaped death after he was involved in an auto crash on his way from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to his residence in Abuja.
In statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ikechukwu Eze, the former President described the incident as painful and heart-rending.
He stated that the deceased, Inspectors Ibrahim Abazi and Yakubu Toma, were fine officers, who were dedicated to their duties and service to the nation.
Jonathan disclosed that two other officers who sustained injuries are responding to treatments at the hospital.
Part of the statement reads, “Two other officers sustained injuries in the accident which involved a car conveying the security men.
“They were rushed to hospital in Abuja where they are responding to treatment.”
The former President sent condolences to the families of the bereaved and the police high command.
He prayed to God to grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and bless their families and the nation with the fortitude to bear the loss.
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