62 years old former senator representing Ogun east, Buruji Kashamu, has on Saturday died of complications from COVID-19 at First Cardiologist Consultants in Lagos.
Nigerian business magnate and politician, Ben Murray-Bruce who broke the news on Twitter on Saturday.
His tweet, “I have just lost my good friend of forever to COVID-19. Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable. He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos.”
He further prayed, “May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss.”
Until his death, Kashamu represented Ogun east in the eighth senate.