Tragic Motor Accident Claims Lives Of Three Children Of Former AUN Provost.
A devastating motor accident on Friday night has claimed the lives of three children of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, the former provost of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), also known as ABTI American University Nigeria, in Yola, Adamawa State. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the academic community and the nation, leaving many in mourning.
The accident, which occurred under circumstances yet to be fully disclosed, has plunged the Baba family into unimaginable grief. Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, a respected academic and former leader of AUN, is known for his significant contributions to education in Nigeria. The loss of his three children has elicited an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, students, and the wider community.
In a heartfelt statement shared on X, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the founder of AUN, expressed his deep sorrow: “It is with a heavy heart that I condole with the family of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, former provost of the American University of Nigeria, on the loss of three children in a ghastly motor accident last night. It is my wish that we put the family in our prayers.”
Details surrounding the accident remain sparse, with authorities yet to release an official report on the cause or circumstances. The American University of Nigeria, located in Yola, has not issued a formal statement but is understood to be supporting the Baba family during this difficult time. The university, a beacon of higher education in Northeast Nigeria, has been a cornerstone of Professor Baba’s professional legacy.
The tragedy has sparked renewed calls for improved road safety measures in Adamawa State and across Nigeria, where motor accidents remain a significant cause of loss of life. Local residents and community leaders have expressed their grief, with many describing the incident as a heartbreaking loss for both the Baba family and the region.
As the nation mourns, tributes continue to pour in for the young lives lost. The academic community, in particular, has highlighted Professor Baba’s dedication to education and his enduring impact on AUN, which serves approximately 9,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students.
The thoughts and prayers of many are with the Baba family as they navigate this profound loss. Further details on the accident are expected as investigations proceed, and the community hopes for answers to prevent such tragedies in the future.