Senator Kashim Shettima, the Vice President-elect, has responded to the deaths of two of his staunch supporters, Hons. Iliyasu and Mallam Nuhu.
The deceased were killed in a car accident on their way back to their homes after paying Shettima a congratulatory visit in Abuja recently.
Ibrahim Abdullahi, the son of one of the victims, who took to Twitter to announce the tragic news, said the accident happened on April 3, 2023, along Jos-Bauchi Road.
See his tweet below:
Shettima expressed her condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls in response to the tragic news.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilayhir raji’un. I have just been notified of the death of two great supporters and dedicated stalwarts, Hons. Iliyasu and Mallam Nuhu who died in a fatal accident while returning to their abode from Abuja. I am deeply pained by their deaths especially as they had just recently visited me, and in the spirit of Ramadan shared iftar with me and many others. May Allah SWT grant them Al-Jannah Firdaus, and comfort their immediate family and loved ones, ameen.” he prayed on Tuesday.
See his tweet below,
See reactions below:
@TheresaTekenah: Such sad news. May their souls rest in peace and may God console their families.
@KawuGarba: Allah ya jikanshi.
@Batified2023: That’s sad.
May Allah forgive their sins and give them aljana firdaus
Out thought and prayers are with you, their families and loved ones.
Please accept my condolences.
@muktees: Allah ya gafarta musu
@Layne8624: They’re being hunted according to the height of the cap. 1st 2nd 3rd. No cap 🧢
@RealAdeshina: This is sad! May their soul rest in peace.
