A devastating turn of event took place at Boto in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State as
what was meant to be a joyous wedding ceremony turned into tragedy after a fatal accident killed Abba Musa, the groom, and Maryam Suleiman, the elder sister of the bride, 30 minutes before their wedding.
A witness said the incident happened at the weekend while they were going to the venue of the marriage ceremony from Murno village, a community, which is less than five kilometres away.
A brother of the groom, Saminu Boto, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, February 25, described the atmosphere in the community as one of profound grief. He said: “It’s an unimaginable loss. The entire community is mourning.
“The families of the victims are in deep shock, with relatives and friends struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss.”
Further, he noted that the bride’s family home, once filled with preparations, has turned into a centre of tears and wailing. Boto described the deceased as a kind-hearted and ambitious young man who had looked forward to building a life with his bride, Raihanatu Suleiman.
The auto crash threw the entire community into mourning, as the bride, Raihanatu Suleiman, was left inconsolable following the devastating loss of her groom and sister on a day that was to be her happiest.
Maryam Suleiman, the bride’s sister, was remembered as a supportive sibling who had played a key role in planning the ceremony.
“The dual tragedy has cast a shadow over the community, with many residents calling it one of the saddest days in recent memory,” Boto said.
Meanwhile, both deceased were buried following Islamic rites shortly after the accident.
