Kaduna Gas disaster: Buhari mourns Prof. Mallam, his son and others

Hadiza Balarabe condoless with Simon Mallam’s wife

Kaduna deputy governor Hadiza Balarabe condoles with Simon Mallam's wife in Kaduna

Deputy governor Hadiza Balarabe with the wife of Professor Simon Mallam in Kaduna

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the gas explosion which led to the death of the Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Professor Simon Mallam, his son and three others at Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna on Saturday.

“I am deeply touched by this unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of Professor Simon Mallam, his son and others”, Buhari said in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, his spokesman.

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“The death of the erudite Professor has robbed Nigeria of a great scientist whose services were acutely needed at a time we are increasing emphasis on science and technology for development.

“I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his family and those of other victims of the gas explosion. May God comfort these families and give them the fortitude to bear the loss,” President Buhari added.

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