President Buhari Sends Message To Murray-Bruce On The Death Of His Wife

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on the death of his wife which occurred on Friday.

As previously reported by Naija News, Senator Bruce announced the death of his wife, Evelyn on Friday, noting that she died after battling cancer infection for many years.

President Buhari in a statement by his official spokesperson, Garba Shehu on Friday, commiserated with the former Bayelsa State senator and his family and prayed to God to soothe their pains.

“President Muhammadu Buhari shares heartfelt sorrow with Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on the loss of his wife of 41 years, Evelyn.”

“The President prays God to comfort the Senator, who represented Bayelsa East in the 8th Assembly, the children left by the deceased, and the entire family.”

“Urging them to take solace in the quality of life lived by the departed, President Buhari beseeches God to soothe their pains, and grant succour to all those who mourn Mrs Evelyn Murray-Bruce,” the condolence message stated.