President of the Senate, Senator David Mark today paid a condolence visit on former Head of State , General Muhammadu Buhari and his family in his Sultan Road , Kaduna residence over the demise of his first daughter , Zulaihatu.
Senator Mark accompanied by Senators Abu Ibrahim, Mohammed Sani Sale and Ahmed Makarfi as well as Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa condoled the bereaved family on the incident , saying that death is a necessary end that must come when it shall.
He prayed that the Almighty Allah give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
According to Mark: ” I earnestly identify with you at this moment of your of your grief. The Senate of the federal Republic of Nigeria share in this grief. May Allah in His infinite mercies grant her eternal rest.”.
Responding, the former Head of State expressed appreciation for the condolence , saying that the visits by a cross section of Nigerians to his family have strengthened the family in this moment of grief.
Buhari also told the Senate President to thank President Goodluck Jonathan for his concern since the incident occurred pointing out that the president did not only call him but sent him a condolence letter.