The newlyweds had travelled to get traditionally hitched in the bride’s hometown before the unfortunate incident.

A couple perished in a fatal car accident on their way back home from their traditional marriage.

The newlyweds who have been identified as Mr. and Mrs. Akimu had travelled to get traditionally hitched in the bride’s hometown.

Sadly, on their way back home, they got into a car accident that claimed both their lives. The news of their demise was announced via Facebook by a friend of the couple.

“@HarunaBraimohl INALILAHI WAINA ILEHIN RAJIUN. It AF Sad News for my community. WT.. Late #Mr_And_Mrs_Akimu.You guys got married yesterday and Both di s ‘n acc dent Same yesterday on your way home from wedding ground . My Allah better make your marriage be successful in Al-jannatu Firdausi”, the post reads.