President Muhammadu Buhari sympathizes with President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone over the huge loss of lives and massive devastation caused by mudslide in the West African country.

 In a Tuesday telephone call from London, President Buhari told President Koroma that the hearts of Nigerians are with the people of Sierra Leone at this tragic and painful period in the history of the country.

A statement from office of the senior adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina said the President prays that Almighty God will comfort those who are mourning loved ones and suffered other losses.

It said President Koroma also thanked President Buhari for his show of concern and wished him good health.