The immediate former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Baba Tela, has lost two of his children in a fatal motor accident.

The tragic d3aths of the two children, Mustapha and Ummi, occurred on Saturday, July 4, when the car they were travelling in crashed along the Bauchi–Azare Road while they were returning to Bauchi from Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area.

It was reported that the siblings d!ed at the scene of the crash following the impact. Their bodies were later taken to a hospital in Bauchi, where they were confirmed d3ad.

Meanwhile, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow and extended his heartfelt condolences over the tragedy.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor, on behalf of his family, the government and the people of Bauchi State, sympathised with Senator Baba Tela over the painful loss.

Governor 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.

He added that 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 people of Bauchi State.

The governor prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) would grant the deceased eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus and give their parents, family members, friends and all those affected the strength and patience to bear the loss.

He also 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.