Former Super Eagles star, Ibrahim Babangida has died on Friday following an auto crash along Zaira road.
His brother, Tijani, who was with wife, son and maid, was also involved in the accident.
Tijani is president of Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, PFAN
Former teammate Emmanuel Babayaro, the general secretary of PFAN confirmed the auto-crash incident in a statement
“Comrades! Let us be in prayers for our president, Tijani Babangida, who just had a ghastly motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Road.” Babayoro said in the official statement
But while Babayoro called for prayers for Tijani Babaginda, he sadly announced the death of Ibrahim, the young brother.
“Ibrahim Babangida, his younger brother, died on the spot from the accident while Mr President (Babangida) and his family were taken to the hospital.
“May the soul of Ibrahim Babangida Rest In Peace with God, amen,” he announced.
But Tijani and rest of his family were said to be responding to treatment as of press time
More details to follow….
