Former Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Senator Buruji Kashamu is Dead.

Thelagostimess gathered that the former Senator died at First Cardiology Consultants in Lagos after battling with COVID-19.

Confirming this via his verified Twitter handle, his colleague, former Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Bruce wrote:

“I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19. 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”.

Recall that late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, was treated for Coronavirus at the same hospital until he died in April.

Also, former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, and lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial district at the National Assembly, Adebayo Osinowo, both died at the hospital in June.

Details later…