- A wedding has resulted in a tragic event as the groom, Abba Musa, and the brides elder sister, Maryam Suleiman, lost their lives in an accident just 30 minutes before the ceremony
- The accident reportedly occurred in Boto, Tafawa Balewa LGA, as the victims who were travelling from a nearby community, met their untimely end
- The auto crash has thrown the entire community into mourning, as the bride, Raihanatu Suleiman, was left inconsolable following the devastating loss of her groom and sister
Accident claims groom, brides sister Its an unimaginable loss. The entire community is mourning.The families of the victims are in deep shock, with relatives and friends struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss.The dual tragedy has cast a shadow over the community, with many residents calling it one of the saddest days in recent memory, Boto said.Road accident in Nigeria19 wedding guests die in Plateau while returning home
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