Jonathan escapes death, mourns two police officers killed in auto crash

Two police officers in the entourage of former President Goodluck Jonathan were killed, yesterday, in Abuja, following an auto crash.

The incident occurred at the vicinity of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while Jonathan was on his way to his Abuja residence.

In a statement by Ikechukwu Eze, Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to Jonathan, the ex-President “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.

“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 statement added: “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.”

Jonathan described the incident as painful and heart-rending, saying the sudden death has thrown him into deep mourning.