Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s son was on Tuesday night involved in a bike accident in Abuja, with reports indicating that he broke a limb and sustained a head injury.
Yusuf Buhari’s accident was confirmed by the presidency, which said he had received treatment at a local hospital and was in stable condition.
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
Local media reported that he had since been flown out of the country for better medical treatment, but sources close to the presidency have denied the reports.
Following the news of Yusuf’s accident, various leaders and Nigerian locals have sent messages of encouragement to the president’s family.
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 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
My prayers are with President Buhari and his wife on their son, Yusuf, who had an accident. May God grant Yusuf speedy and full recovery. @MBuhari @aishambuhari
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) December 27, 2017
