Former Senator Buruji Kashamu Reportedly Dies Of COVID-19

Former Senator Buruji Kashamu was reported dead on Saturday.

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce disclosed he died due to complications of COVID-19

He wrote:

“I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19,” Murray-Bruce said. “Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable.

“He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss.”

Kashamu who was 62 served as a Senator representing Ogun-East in the eighth National Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He joins a list of prominent Nigerians who have succumbed to the novel coronavirus.

Meanwhile, Kashamu’s family is yet to release an official statement regarding his death.