After contracting the deadly Coronavirus disease while treating patients of the virus in United Kingdom, Nigerian Doctor, Alfa Sa’adu, has been reported dead.
Former Senate President, Abubakar Saraki took to his Facebook account to mourn the deceased.
Saraki said: “He will be surely missed. Inalilahi Wa Ina Ilaehi Rajiun. My condolences go to the family of late Dr Alfa Sa’adu, the people of Pategi and Kwara State on the death of the foremost medical practitioner who passed away in London this morning.
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“Late Dr Sa’adu provided leadership for our people in the diaspora as he served for many years as chairman, Kwara State Association of Nigeria (Kwasang UK).
”Back at home, he was a community leader and traditional office holder as Galadima of Pategi. He will be sorely missed.
“We pray that Allah forgives his sins and grant him a place in Aljannah Firdaus.
”May Allah also grant his family, the people of Pategi and Kwara State the fortitude to bear the loss.”
