Shettima Mourns Two Supporters Who Died In Car Crash After Congratulatory Visit

The vice-president-elect, Kashim Shettima has mourned the death of two supporters who died in a car accident after paying him a congratulatory visit in Abuja.

The two supporters reportedly died while returning from Abuja along the Jos-Bauchi axis.

They have been identified as Iliyasu and Mallam Nuhu.

Reacting to the incident via Twitter, Shettima said he was deeply pained by their deaths, praying for comfort for their family and loved ones.

“I have just been notified of the death of two great supporters and dedicated stalwarts, Hons. Iliyasu and Mallam Nuhu died in a fatal accident while returning to their abode from Abuja,” Shettima said.

“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”, the statement read.