CONTROVERSY: Capt. Hosa Will Be Buried In Benin, Not London – Family Clears Air

The late Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo shall be laid to relaxation in Benin, the Edo State capital, and never in London the place he died, as beforehand speculated.

 

The household of the late enterprise magnate dispelled the rumor in a press release by Dr. Tinyan Okunbo, late Thursday, noting that burying the deceased in Benin is ‘in strict compliance along with his instruction.’

Fondly referred to as Captain Hosa, the philanthropist who’s father-in-law of the just lately Topped Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase III, died of most cancers in far-off London on August 8, on the age of 63.

The household whereas appreciating all sympathizers, stated “he lives on in our minds and he shall be buried in Benin City the Edo State Capital”, including that particulars of the burial association could be communicated in the end.

“We want to use this medium to precise our profound appreciation to everybody who has proven us love on this our difficult moments of the passage of our father, son, husband, brother, grandfather – Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo, who transited to glory on the eighth August, 2021.

“The numerous calls and condolence visits we’ve acquired from the world over, conveying sympathy and empathy clearly display his world goodwill.

“We wish to inform the general public, associates and associates that he shall be buried in Benin Metropolis, Edo State, in strict compliance along with his directions.

“As a household, we due to this fact use this chance to dispel rumours making the rounds that he could be buried in London.

“Particulars of the burial association shall be communicated in the end.

“We thanks to your prayers, love and respect for him and the household he left behind, as we are going to on our personal be sure that his legacies are preserved. We additionally respect the love for the household’s privateness at this tough time,” the assertion learn.