Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Baba Tela, has suffered a heartbreaking family tragedy following the death of two of his children in a fatal road accident along the Bauchi–Azare Highway.
The victims, identified as Mustapha and Ummi, were reportedly travelling back to Bauchi from Azare on Saturday when the vehicle they were in was involved in a devastating crash. Both siblings were pronounced dead after sustaining fatal injuries, while other occupants of the vehicle reportedly survived with injuries and are receiving medical treatment.
The incident has drawn widespread sympathy across Bauchi State, with Governor Bala Mohammed expressing deep sorrow over the loss. In a condolence message, the governor described the accident as a painful tragedy and extended heartfelt sympathies to Senator Baba Tela and his family. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the crash.
According to reports, funeral prayers (Janaza) for the deceased siblings were scheduled to take place at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Sunday.
The tragic accident has left many residents mourning with the former deputy governor’s family, while messages of condolence continue to pour in from political leaders, associates, and members of the public.
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Former Bauchi Deputy Governor, Senator Baba Tela, don lose two of him children, Mustapha and Ummi, for serious motor accident wey happen for Bauchi–Azare Road. Dem die for the spot while other people wey dey inside the motor survive with injuries and dey receive treatment. Governor Bala Mohammed don send him condolence message to the family and pray make God comfort dem for this difficult time.

