President Tinubu Sends Message To Iran Over Death Of President Raisi

Date: 20-05-2024 2:30 pm (3 weeks ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi; Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash.

This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Monday.

Tinubu expressed profound grief over this disturbing tragedy, and described President Raisi as a leader was passionately committed to the development of Iran.

While commiserating with the bereaved families, President Tinubu prayed for the continuous peace, stability, and prosperity of the Iranian nation.

“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, the President assures the Islamic Republic of Nigeria’s support and prayers in this moment of grief,” Tinubu said.

Raisi and eight others had died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

All nine people on board of Raisi’s helicopter which crashed in the country’s North-West died.

Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian are among the nine dead, according to the report.

All nine people on board of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter which crashed in the country’s North-West have died, the media reported.

Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian are among the nine dead, according to the report.

On Monday morning, local media published images taken by a drone showing debris from what appears to be a completely destroyed aircraft on a steep slope in the middle of the forest.

Raisi and Amirabdollahian were travelling back from a meeting with the president of neighbouring Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, when their aircraft disappeared from radar on Sunday afternoon.

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