Breaking: Atiku Loses Childhood Friend, More Details Emerge
- Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, mourned the death of a beloved childhood friend, Alhaji Muhammad Baba Suleiman Jada (MB Suleiman Jada)
- Jada died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola.
- Many Nigerians joined Atiku on social media to mourn the death of the elder statesman in Yola, Adamawa state
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Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has announced the death of his childhood friend, Alhaji Muhammad Baba Suleiman Jada (MB Suleiman Jada)
Atiku said his friend, Jada, passed away at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, Adamawa state capital.
Source: Twitter
He broke the sad news via his X handle @atiku on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
"I just received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Alhaji Muhammad Baba Suleiman Jada (MB Suleiman Jada), a beloved childhood friend of mine, who departed this world at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola."
Atiku Abubakar expressed deep sadness over Jada's death, stating that people will remember the deceased for his kindness, humility, and contributions to his community.
"Alhaji MB Suleiman Jada will be remembered for his kindness, humility, and contributions to his community. His loss is deeply felt by family, friends, and all who knew him."
He prayed that Allah should give Jada's loved ones the strength and patience to bear the irreparable loss.
"I pray that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, grants him Jannatul Firdaus, and gives his loved ones the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss.
"May Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon him. Ameen"
Nigerians react as Atiku loses friend
@Rufaimb
We from his family accept your condolences, sir. Thank you, sir.
@adamumuham51272
May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace.
@hamzakawuwa
May Allah SWT grant him eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus
@FareedaUmmy3065
May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept my condolences, Sir.
@thaoupheeqq
My condolences to the family of the deceased
May his soul rest in peace
@IsaacJiemal
U didn't hear about Senator Solomon Ewuga's death in Nasarawa state abi....I just dey look u first.
@JamiluMuhd60118
Amen, O Lord of the Worlds. May Allah forgive you, and may He grant you Jannatul Firdaus as your abode. If we have come, may He fill us with goodness and faith.
Source: Facebook
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