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A wedding in Bauchi turned tragic on Saturday as Mustapha Garba Gumau, a police officer and groom-to-be, died in a car crash just an hour before his wedding. The accident also claimed the lives of his two close friends, Shuaibu Umar and Sulaiman Musa, leaving the community in mourning.
  • The groom and two friends died en route to the wedding.
  • The crash happened in Bargan Tsamiya village, Toro LGA.
  • Other passengers sustained injuries.
  • Police are yet to confirm officially.
Life is fragile. In a moment, dreams turn to dust. This tragedy reminds us how unpredictable the road—and life—can be. A day meant for union became a farewell.