Monday, June 6, 2026 The immediate former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Baba Tela, has lost two of his children in a fatal motor crash.
The tragic d3aths of the two children, Mustapha and Ummi,
occurred on Saturday, July 24, when the car they were travelling in crashed
along the Bauchi-Azare road on their way back to Bauchi from Azare,
headquarters of Katagum LGA.
It was reported that the two d!ed on the spot following the
impact of the crash, and their corpses were moved to a hospital in Bauchi where
the de3ths were confirmed.
Meanwhile, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir
Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the tragedy
that claimed the lives of the two children of his former deputy.
The Governor, on behalf of his family, the government, and
the good people of Bauchi State in a statement signed by Mukhtar Gidado,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, extended his deepest
condolences to Baba Tela over the tragic d3ath of his beloved friend over the
death of children.
Bala Mohammed said he received the heartbreaking news with
profound shock and sadness, describing the incident as a painful tragedy that
has cast a shadow of grief over the entire state.
The Governor also said the loss of two young lives in such
tragic circumstances is not only a devastating blow to Senator Baba Tela and
his immediate family but also a painful loss to the entire people of Bauchi
State.
He prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) would grant the departed
eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus and give their parents, family members,
friends, and all those affected the strength, patience, and fortitude to bear
the loss.
The Governor urged the bereaved family to take solace in the
will of Almighty Allah, reminding them that every soul shall return to its
Creator at the appointed time.
He assured Senator Baba Tela of the thoughts, prayers, and
solidarity of the government and people of Bauchi State during this difficult
period.
The Governor also extended his heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries.
Bala Mohammed urged residents of the state to join him in praying for the peaceful repose of the souls of the deceased and for Allah’s comfort upon the bereaved family.
The funeral prayer for the deceased is scheduled to take
place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Emir’s Palace, Bauchi, by 11:00am.
He prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) would forgive their
shortcomings, admit them into Aljannatul Firdaus, and grant comfort and
strength to all those mourning the loss.
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