Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Baba Tela, has been plunged into profound grief following the tragic death of two of his children in a fatal motor accident along the Bauchi-Azare highway. The deceased, identified as Mustapha and Ummi, lost their lives on Saturday, 4 July 2026, while returning to Bauchi from Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area. According to multiple reports, the vehicle conveying the siblings was involved in a severe crash, and both victims died instantly at the scene due to the sheer force of the impact. Their bodies were subsequently transported to a hospital in Bauchi, where medical personnel officially confirmed their deaths, leaving family members, friends, and the broader political community in a state of deep shock and mourning.
Senator Baba Tela, a former member of the National Assembly and a respected political figure in Bauchi State, has yet to issue a public statement on the tragedy, but the outpouring of condolences from across the political spectrum underscores the immense sympathy for a man who has lost two young lives in a single, heartbreaking moment. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, with no official report yet released on the cause of the accident or whether any other vehicles were involved. However, the tragedy has once again highlighted the perilous state of Nigeria's road networks and the frequency of fatal accidents that claim lives across the country on a daily basis.
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has led the chorus of mourners, expressing deep sorrow and extending heartfelt condolences to his former deputy and the entire Tela family. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the Governor described the incident as a heartbreaking and painful tragedy that has cast a shadow of grief over the entire state. Governor Mohammed said he received the news with profound shock and sadness, noting that the loss of two young lives in such tragic circumstances is not only a devastating blow to Senator Baba Tela and his immediate family but also a painful loss to the entire people of Bauchi State.
The Governor further issued a spiritual appeal, urging the bereaved family to take solace in the will of Almighty Allah, reminding them that every soul shall return to its Creator at the appointed time. He prayed that Almighty Allah would grant the departed eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus and give their parents, family members, friends, and all those affected the strength, patience, and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Governor Mohammed assured Senator Tela of the thoughts, prayers, and solidarity of the government and people of Bauchi State during this difficult period, and he called on residents of the state to join him in praying for the peaceful repose of the souls of the deceased.
The funeral prayer for Mustapha and Ummi is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 5 July 2026, at the Emir's Palace in Bauchi by 11:00am. Family members, political associates, and well-wishers are expected to gather at the palace to pay their final respects and offer prayers for the departed souls, as the Bauchi community unites in mourning the tragic loss of two young lives cut short in their prime. The tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the unpredictable nature of road travel in Nigeria, where accidents of this magnitude continue to claim countless victims despite repeated calls for improved road safety measures and infrastructure. As the Tela family begins the painful journey of grieving and healing, the nation joins them in prayer and solidarity, hoping that Mustapha and Ummi find eternal peace and that their loved ones find the strength to endure this profound and heartbreaking loss.
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