The Federal Government has conveyed its condolences to the Government and people of Algeria following a tragic road accident that claimed 27 lives and left more than 40 others injured in Boumerdès Province.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria said it was deeply saddened by the bus crash, which occurred near El Karma on Friday, July 31, as the vehicle travelled from Sétif to Algiers.
The statement said the Federal Government stood in solidarity with Algeria as the country mourns the victims of the tragedy.
“The Federal Republic of Nigeria extends its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the Government and people of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria following the tragic road accident that occurred in Boumerdès Province on Friday, 31 July 2026, claiming the lives of 27 persons and leaving more than 40 others injured,” the statement said.
Nigeria also acknowledged the declaration of three days of national mourning by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in honour of those who lost their lives.
“The Government and people of Nigeria are deeply saddened by the devastating bus crash that occurred near El Karma while the bus was travelling from Sétif to Algiers,” the ministry stated.
It added that Nigeria “notes with sympathy the declaration of three days of national mourning by His Excellency President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in honour of the victims of this tragic incident.”
Reaffirming Nigeria’s support for Algeria, the Federal Government said, “At this difficult time, Nigeria stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Algeria and shares in their grief over the painful loss of lives.”
The statement extended condolences to the families of the victims, saying, “We extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed.”
It also conveyed Nigeria’s wishes for the recovery of those injured in the accident.
“Nigeria also wishes those who sustained injuries a speedy and full recovery,” the statement said.
Expressing confidence in Algeria’s ability to overcome the tragedy, the Ministry added, “Nigeria expresses confidence in the resilience of the Algerian people as they mourn this national tragedy.”
The Federal Government reiterated its sympathy with the North African nation, describing the accident as a painful loss and assuring Algeria of Nigeria’s solidarity during the period of national mourning.