Senator Loses Son, Grandson within 48 Hours, Netizens Comfort Him

• Victor Moro, the son to a popular senator, is said to have passed away under tragic circumstances shortly after returning home from abroad
• The senator’s 10-year-old grandson, who was named after him, is reported to have died just two days earlier
• Social media was flooded with condolence messages as many sympathised with the senator over the heartbreaking loss of two family members

A popular senator has been thrown into mourning after losing two close family members within just 48 hours.

According to reports by Legit.ng, Nigeria’s Senate minority leader, Patrick Abba Moro, lost his son and grandson in two separate tragic incidents.

The senator represents Zone C in Nigeria’s north-central region.

How did Senator Abba’s son die?

Reports indicate that Abba’s son, Victor Moro, died in a road accident along the Mararaba axis in Nasarawa State shortly after returning to Nigeria from Turkey, where he had completed his studies.

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He is said to have been travelling to the family home when the accident occurred.

Victor was reportedly preparing to begin his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme when the tragedy struck.

According to The Punch, Victor’s death came barely two days after the burial of Abba’s grandson, identified as Aba Moro Junior.

The young boy, aged 10, is said to have died under unclear circumstances, with details surrounding his passing yet to be made public.

The former president of the Senate of Nigeria, Abubakar Bukola, shared his condolences in a touching message to Senator Abba.

He wrote:

“To lose a grandson, and then, only days later, a son, is a pain no family should ever have to bear. This double bereavement is a deeply difficult moment for the Senate Minority Leader, Distinguished Senator Abba Moro, his wife, and their family. Toyin and I extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences, and pray that the Almighty will strengthen them, comfort them, and surround them with His peace through this very dark season.”

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See the post below:

Netizens comfort Senator Abba

Here are some of the messages of condolence netizens penned to comfort the bereaved family:

@DayoOjo:

“It’s very devastating to lose son and grandson at the same period. What a loss.”

@amos_okoro66702:

“Sad. My condolence to the family.”

@Samlech77:

“This is incredibly heartbreaking. May God comfort Senator Moro and his entire family in this unimaginable time.”

@TheForexScribe:

“Two deaths in one week this is not ordinary at all! May there gently soul rest in perfect peace.”

@DeRealFortune:

“So sorry for the loss. . . This will really hurt more than a deep cut. Be consoled.”

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TUKO.co.ke also covered the burial of former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga, who died after suffering a heart attack.

The emotional ceremony took place on October 15 at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, with former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo among the attendees.

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Obasanjo, who shared a close friendship with Raila, had previously officiated the opening of the family mausoleum, Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, where the late leader was laid to rest.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke