Reports coming in from Saudi Arabia have it that 3 local government chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Zamfara state, Nigeria, on holy pilgrimage to Mecca, have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in the early hours of Friday.
President of Muslim Media Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (MMPAN), Abdulrahman Balogun, made this disclosure via a series of short messages sent out Friday morning.
Balogun wrote: “Regret. 3 APC Local Govt Chairmen Died here in Saudi Arabia”
“The trio were involved in a ghastly traffic accident (Bus) on their way from Makkah to Madina
“Those involved include, Alhaji Jafarau Gidan Sambo of Kaura Namoda Local Government, Alhaji Mudi Mallamawa of Shinkafi Local Government, Alhaji Abdullahi Shugaba Ruwan Dorowa of Maru Local Government.”
Balogun added that the remains of the deceased are with the Saudi Arabian authorities for funeral arrangements.
He said, “Their remains are with Saudi authorities for funeral arrangement after all the necessary documentation”.
While speaking further, Balogun added that the survivors include, “The survivors included, Alhaji Nasiru Anka of Anka Local Government, Alhaji Tafa Nasarawa Bukkuyum of Bukkuyum Iocal Government (Under treatment) and Alhaji Garba Ziti of Gummi (Under treatment) of Gummi Local Government.
“May their souls rest in peace.
“Zamfara state government officials here in Saudi Arabia have moved into action to receive their bodies for the formalisation of burial.
“Yes I can confirm that the three bodies have been moved right now to King Fahd Hospital, Madina while the remaining survivors are in a hospital near the scene, I.e 120km from Madina,” he said.
Balogun added that the head of Nigerian medical team, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, confirmed their death.