- President Buhari has called President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone over mudslide disaster that occured in the country
- The president said Nigerians are with the people of Sierra Leone in this tragic period in the history of the country
- At least 270 people were reportedly killed on Monday after heavy rains over ran the city’s drainage system
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with President Ernest Bai Koroma and the people of Sierra Leone over the loss of lives and devastation caused by mudslide in the West African country.
Mr Femi Adesina, Presidential Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said Buhari expressed his condolence in a telephone call from London to Koroma on Tuesday.
Buhari stated that the hearts of Nigerians were with the people of Sierra Leone in this tragic period in the history of the country.
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He prayed that Almighty God would comfort those mourning their loved ones as well as those that suffered other losses.
Koroma thanked Buhari for his show of concern, brotherly love and wished him good health.
At least 270 people were reportedly killed on Monday after heavy rains over ran the city’s drainage system and created one of the most devastating floods Freetown has experienced.
Meanwhile, the anti-Buhari protesters have said that contrary to what many believe, President Muhammadu Buhari lacks integrity.
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Speaking during the protest on Tuesday, August 15, one of the leaders of the group, Deji Adeyanju, said: “If the president had any integrity he will honourablly resign.”
Watch Charly Boy's Our Mumu Don Do protest on NAIJ.com TV held in Lagos few months ago: