By Safiu Kehinde
Nigeria’s Vice President elect, Kassim Shetimma, was thrown into mourning following the death of two of his loyalists yesterday.
The former Borno State governor had taken to his Twitter handle to mourn the demise of the duo identified as Hon. Iliyasu and Mallam Nuhu, who reportedly lost their lives in a fatal accident on their way home from Abuja.
“I have just been notified of the death of two great supporters and dedicated stalwarts, Hons. Lliyasu and Mallam Nuhu who died in a fatal accident while returning to their abode from Abuja.” Shetimma tweeted.
Prior to their death, Shetimma revealed that they had just recently paid him a visit while also sharing iftar with him.
“Am deeply pained by their deaths especially as they had just recently visited me, and in the spirit of Ramadan shared iftar with me and many others.” He added.
Meanwhile, the newly elected Vice President expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased.