Buruji Kashamu dies of coronavirus

Senator Buruji Kashamu

Senator Buruji Kashamu has died. Buruji died today August 8 after a battle with the novel Coronavirus. He was 62-years-old

His former colleague, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce announced his passing on Twitter this evening.

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.” He tweeted.

Buruji was a governorship candidate in Ogun State in the last elections.

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