Accident claim Ibrahim Babangida; Tijani, wife hospitalise
Former Super Eagles player, Tijani Babangida was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of his brother and left him and his wife hospitalized, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered.
According to Punch, the unfortunate car accident took place on the Kaduna-Zaria highway on Thursday.
The news was revealed by Former teammate, Emmanuel Babayaro, the General Secretary, PFAN.
"Comrades! Let us be in prayers for our president, Tijani Babangida, who just had a ghastly motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Road.
“Ibrahim Babangida, his younger brother, died on the spot from the accident while Mr President (Babangida) and his family were taken to the hospital.
“May the soul of Ibrahim Babangida Rest In Peace with God, amen,” he announced.
Babayaro later confirmed the news while speaking with Punch Newspaper.
“Yes, it is true. The accident happened while they were on their way to Zaria from Kaduna,” he said.
“His brother Babangida died on the spot from the accident. The accident happened today (Thursday) this afternoon and his wife was also involved in the accident.
“He is currently admitted at Shika Hospital in Zaria, where he is receiving treatment and to the glory of God he is conscious,” he added.
Ibrahim Babangida was a 1993 U17 World Cup winner and a former player for defunct Stationery Stores.
By Uche Dozie
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