Just In: Nigerian Senator Loses Son, Grandson Within 48 Hours
- Senate minority leader, Abba Moro, and his family have been thrown into mourning following the death of his son and grandson in 48 hours
- Moro's son was said to have completed his studies in Turkey and returned to the country for his NYSC but died in a fatal road crash
- The incident has generated widespread condolences from prominent Nigerians, including a former senate president and an ex-governor
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, who represents the Benue South senatorial district, has reportedly lost his son and grandson within the space of 48 hours. His senatorial district is known as Zone C in the north-central state.
The young Moro, known as Victor, recently returned to the country from Turkey after the completion of his studies and was planning to participate in Nigeria's National Youths Service Corps, before dying in a fatal motor accident.
Source: Twitter
Abba Moro's son and grandson pass away
His death, according to The Punch, happened barely 48 hours following the death of the grandson, Aba Moro Junior. The younger Moro reportedly died at the age of only 10.
Sending his condolence message to the high-ranking senator, Samuel Ortom, a former governor of Benue, said the tragedy was not only sorrow for the Moro family, but a mourning for all his friends, associates and relations, especially those who know the lawmaker as a committed leader and public servant.
In a statement, which was signed by his spokesperson, Terver Akase, on Monday, October 20, the former governor prayed for God's strength on Moro and loved ones to have the fortitude to carry the irreplaceable loss.
Saraki sends condolences to Abba Moro
On his part, Bukola Saraki, a former Senate president, described the incident as a 'double bereavement' that 'no family should ever have to bear' and sent his condolences and that of his wife to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator.
The PDP leader and his wife, Toyin, extended their condolences to the Moro's family and prayed that the Almighty would strengthen them, comfort them, and surround them with His peace during the trying time.
Saraki sent his condolencea to the senator in a tweet on Monday, following the breaking of the news. At the same time, some supporters have taken to the comments section to mourn with Moro over his personal losses.
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Reactions as Abba Moro's son, grandson die
Legit.ng has compiled some of the reactions below:
Frank wrote:
"This is so Sad, what a loss, may God help comfort the family. Amen."
Mohd Bashir Abdulyekeen mourned:
"This is so sad to hear. In this trying time, I join Your Excellency Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki to condole with the family, friends and loved ones of Sen. Aba Moro, over the loss of their son and grandson in the space of days, may the good Lord be with them now and always."
Sidiq Shola commented:
"May God comfort their grieving souls and body in this trying time. Thanks to Sen. Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki for extending his condolences and words of relief to the grieving family."
Mahmud Tajudeen Agaka prayed:
"May God Almighty forgives the departed souls, heal and gives the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable lose."
See Saraki's tweet below:
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