Two aides die as former President Jonathan escapes death in road crash
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday evening, escaped death in a road crash in Abuja.
The accident, WesternPost gathered, claimed the lives of two of his aides.
One of his aides was quoted to have said that the former president was fine and back home.
The accident reportedly happened while Jonathan was on his way from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to his residence in Abuja.
Meanwhile, the former president has mourned the loss of two of his aides in the accident.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Jonathan described the death of the late aides who were both police officers as painful.
“The former President who described the incident as painful and heart-rending stated that the sudden death of the two security details has thrown him into deep mourning.
“Dr. Jonathan noted with sadness that the deceased, Inspectors Ibrahim Abazi and Yakubu Toma, were fine officers who were dedicated to their duties and service to the nation.
“Two other officers sustained injuries in the accident which involved a car conveying the security men. They were rushed to a hospital in Abuja where they are responding to treatment.
“The office of the former President has offered condolences to the families of the bereaved and the Police High Command.
“Dr. Jonathan prayed God to grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and bless their families and the nation with the fortitude to bear the loss,” part of the statement read.
