Tragedy as ex-Eagles player Ibrahim Babangida is reported dead

Former Super Eagles player Ibrahim Babangida has been reported dead after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident.

As reported by the Punch on Thursday, May 9, the former football star died in an accident along the Kaduna-Zaira road.

As reported by The Nation, his brother, Tijani, who was with wife, son and maid, was also involved in the ghastly motor accident.

Tijani is the president of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN).

Former teammate Emmanuel Babayaro, the general secretary of PFAN, announced the incident, which tragically claimed the life of Ibrahim, former Stationary Store FC midfielder, in a statement.

The statement confirmed Ibrahim died in the crash and noted Tijani and other members of his family were responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

“Comrades! Let us be in prayers for our president, Tijani Babangida, who just had a ghastly motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Eoad.

“Ibrahim Babangida, his younger brother, died on the spot from the accident while Mr President (Babangida) and his family were taken to the hospital.

“May the soul of Ibrahim Babangida Rest In Peace with God, amen,” he announced.

As of the time of filing this report, the details of the accident remain sketchy.