President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday expressed sadness over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi, describing him as a true patriot that steered the country through turbulent times with wisdom and foresight.
Buhari, in a condolence message issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday, commiserated with the family, government and people of Burundi
The President said: “It is with profound grief and sadness that we received the news of the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza.
“President Nkurunziza was a true patriot that steered the country through turbulent times with wisdom and foresight.
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“At this time of great pain and loss, the government and people of Nigeria as well as myself, express our deepest condolences to the government and people of Burundi. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the family of the President.
“May God grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.’’
President Nkurunziza, died after suffering from a heart attack on Monday.
He was aged 55 years.
