Buhari Mourns ATBU Students, Urges Greater Safety In Campuses

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday commiserated with the families of the students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ABTU), Bauchi, who lost their lives following the collapse of a bridge at its Gubi Campus after a downpour on Monday night.

Buhari, who describes the incident as “tragic, sad and unfortunate,” also condoles with the management, staff and students of the university.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, said Buhari called on university authorities to prioritise the safety of students under their care.

According to Shehu; “President Buhari regrets that these future leaders and potential family benefactors met such an untimely end.”

The president prayed Almighty God to console the bereaved families and university community, and grant speedy healing to the injured students, and rest to the souls of the departed.