Buhari’s son flown abroad after horrific bike accident

Yusuf Buhari, son of Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, has been flown to Germany for medical treatment local media sources are reporting.

The presidency on Wednesday confirmed that Yusuf had been involved in a bike accident in the capital Abuja. He is said to have broken a limb and sustained a head injury.

He had subsequently undergone surgery at an Abuja clinic and was said to be in stable condition. The latest development indicates that there is the need for further attention.




Since the news of the incident was reported, Nigerians have expressed their prayers for the first family and offered their prayers for Yusuf’s speedy recovery.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE:
1/ President Buhari's son, Yusuf, was involved in a bike accident last night around Gwarimpa in the FCT, Abuja. He broke a limb and had an injury to the head as a result. He has undergone surgery at a clinic in Abuja. He is in a stable condition.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) December 27, 2017

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE:
2/ The President and his wife, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, are thankful to Nigerians for the good wishes and prayers for their son.
May God reward you all.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) December 27, 2017

I have been in Liberia monitoring elections and only just heard the sad news. My family and I are in prayers for the quick recovery of Yusuf Buhari. It is my deep desire that a young man so full of promise should live and thrive to fulfil the promises God has domiciled in him.

— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) December 27, 2017

May the Almighty grant Yusuf Buhari a quick and full recovery. My prayers are with President Buhari and his family at this time.

— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 27, 2017

I wish Yusuf Buhari a very quick recovery. A young man full of promise. My family and I want President @MBuhari to know that we are with him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) December 27, 2017

Source:www.africanews.com