"He Tried to Escape": Man Who Returned From UK to Marry His Girlfriend Dies in Ibadan Explosion
- A devastating explosion recently rocked the city of Ibadan in Nigeria, leaving residents in a state of panic
- Tragically, a young man who had recently returned from the UK for his wedding lost his life in the blast
- Netizens rallied together to offer their support and comfort to those affected by the devastating loss
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On Tuesday night, the densely populated city of Ibadan was shaken by a massive blast.
The incident resulted in widespread panic as residents hurriedly fled their homes, fearing for their safety.
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UK returnee dies in Ibadan explosion
The force of the blast left a trail of destruction, leaving the community in shock and disbelief.
Heartbreak struck when it was revealed by @dondekojo on X that a young man, who had recently returned from the UK to prepare for his wedding, lost his life in the explosion.
The news of his untimely death sent shockwaves through the community, leaving loved ones and friends grief-stricken.
Netizens mourn and support the bereaved
As news of the young man's tragic fate spread, condolences poured in from all corners.
@daasdiiva reacted:
“God why did you bring me to this Nigeria oba Solomon was right.”
@flawless_makeovers_ reacted:
“The year is still too young for all these unfortunate events never eat our heads.”
@holy_spireet said:
“May we never be a victim of circumstances. May God console his family.”
@lizzy_trillion reacted:
“Nigeria will never happen to me and my loved ones.”
@baridueh reacted:
“May we never be victims of circumstances in Jesus name.”
@lady_gracioushair.ng said:
“This is so sad, may we not be a victim of circumstance.”
Bride dies a day before her wedding
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that it is a trying time for the family of the late Fawziya Tataru who died untimely a few hours before her wedding ceremony in Bauchi.
The young bride-to-be died shortly after her wedding Walima to Abduljalil Salisu and was set for the big ceremony scheduled for 11:00 am at Gwallaga mosque in Bauchi. Just a few days before, the young quantity survey graduate shared a photo of her wedding invitation card on her Twitter page and asked friends to join her for the special occasion.
Sadly, she was snatched by an undisclosed ailment, leading to her death. Plans have been made for her funeral prayer to be held in place of her wedding Fatiha at the same time and mosque ahead of her burial. The young lady was a graduate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State and had just completed her NYSC service.
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