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Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of two police officers attached to him in a road crash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while on his way out of the facility.

Jonathan’s convoy was involved in the fatal auto crash that killed two of his aides.

Jonathan was said to be heading for his Abuja residence from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja when the accident happened on Wednesday.

However, the former President, who described the incident as painful and heart-rending, stated that the death of the two security personnel had thrown him into deep mourning.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan, said with sadness that the deceased, Inspectors Ibrahim Abazi and Yakubu Toma, were fine officers, who were dedicated to their duties and service to the nation.

“Two other officers sustained injuries in the accident which involved a car conveying the security men.

“They were rushed to a hospital in Abuja where they are responding to treatment.

“The office of the former President has offered condolences to the families of the bereaved and the police high command.

“Dr Jonathan prayed God to grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and bless their families and the nation with the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement reads.

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