Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has on Wednesday evening, April 6 escaped death following a car accident, which killed two persons.
The latest development was announced in a statement by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze.
Jonathan was returning from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday when the accident happened.
Although the former president escaped death and is said to be now safe in his Abuja home, two of his aides died in the accident.
It is unclear if Mr Jonathan sustained any injuries from the auto crash as of the time of filing this report.
The full statement reads;
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate tragic death of two police officers attached to him. The former President who described the incident as painful and heart-rending stated that the sudden death of the two security details has thrown him into deep mourning.
Dr. Jonathan noted 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.
It stated;
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.
