President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday offered condolences to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on the passing of his son, Alhaji Hassan A.A Sule, at age 36.
The president in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said; “My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the governor and his family on the tragic death of his worthy son, Hassan.”
He has been buried in Gudi, Akwanga local government area of the state.
Buhari also reiterated his prayers and condolences to the government and people of the state following the recent tragedy involving herdsmen.
“May the souls of all the deceased rest in peace,” he added.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has visited Governor Sule in Gudi town, Nasarawa State. He was received by Governor Sule and the governors of Kebbi and Borno States: Sen Atiku Bagudu and Prof. Babagana Zulum.
According to a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande, the Emir of Lafia was also at the condolence event at the palace of the Sarkin Gudi, Alhaji Sule Bawa, alongside other traditional rulers.
“This is a very tragic and sad day indeed for me, as I am sure it is for all of you here in Nasarawa. I want to say to my brother, the governor, and to members of the family as well as your Royal Highness and all those who are here to condole with him, that we pray the Almighty God will comfort him and members of the family. We pray that God who gives and takes will have mercy on him, the family and on all of us,” Osinbajo said.
“I also want to condole with you, your excellency, and your Royal Highness, on the tragic occurrence of the death of several citizens of this State a few days ago.
“This is very terrible and tragic thing indeed. I express my sincere condolence and that of the Federal Government of Nigeria. I pray that the Almighty God will comfort this State even as we await the outcome of the investigation going on,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, the Emir of Lafia, who is the chairman of the State Traditional Council, thanked Prof. Osinbajo for the visit and standing with the people of the State at all times, noting that as the Madugun Jihar Nasarawa, he (the VP) remains “our captain in the course of our journey”.
“Mr Vice President, you are a friend indeed, you are always here for us, I cannot say of any moment that you are not there for us, in good times and in low times like this.
“This is the act that God has made, we have no right to question Him. It came at a time when the State itself is in a state of tragedy, the tragedy that the magnitude cannot be quantified. I was with the governor throughout since we got the news of the tragedy, we have not slept, making sure that law and order is maintained in the State,” he added.
