Fani-Kayode’s aide dies in Abuja hotel, police arrest companion
The former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has mourned the death of his close aide, Mark Ndifereke, who died suddenly on the 13th of October, 2024 in a hotel room.
Fani-Kayode made the announcement via a post on his X account to mourn the loss of Mr Mark who he said had worked with him for close to three decades.
According to FFK, Mark was like a son to him and his death was a huge blow.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my devoted Special Assistant, Mr Ndifreke Saviour Mark, who was with me for no less than 34 years.”
Speaking on how Mr Mark died, Kayode said, “He left home at 5:40 am on the morning of Sunday 13th October for morning Mass as he was a devoted Catholic and member of the Catholic Church of Assumption, Asokoro after which he went to a hotel by the name of Mildy Lodge and Apartments in Garki, Abuja.”
“According to the police, he took a room at the hotel and spent some time there with an individual after which he apparently slumped and died in that individual’s presence.
“He was taken to Asokoro District Hospital, and was pronounced dead upon arrival and has since been put in the hospital morgue.
“The individual he was with at the time of his death in the hotel is now in police custody and I have insisted on a full criminal investigation of the matter and an autopsy.
“The hotel receptionist has also been detained by the police whilst both the manager and the owner of the hotel were invited for questioning earlier this week.
“The entire hotel was also sealed up by the police for two days and the room in which he lodged remains sealed till today.
“I have broken the sad news to his family, I have met with his wife Barrister Patience Ndifreke-Mark and his uncle, Mr. Clement Mathias, (who represented his family) and I have also told them of my intention to ensure that, if indeed there is any foul play, justice is done and those behind it are brought to book.
“Mark was like a son to me and his passing is a huge blow to me and my entire family,” FFK noted.
“We shared many dreams and aspirations and fought many battles together shoulder to shoulder.
“Now he has gone, it has left much pain but I give thanks to God for his life and for the 52 years that he spent on earth.
“I have assured his wife and family of my intention to stand by them at this difficult time and to ensure that they do not lack or want anything.
“I have absolute confidence in the FCT Police Command to get to the bottom of this matter after which we can proceed to bury a man who was my most loyal staff and most trusted aide.
“Most important of all is the fact that he was a kind, reliable and compassionate soul who brought joy to many and who was incapable of hurting a fly.
“I will never forget him and though he has passed he lives on in our hearts.
“I thank all those who have found the time to come and mourn with us at this difficult time.
“May Ndifreke’s precious soul rest in peace and may the Lord comfort his wife and two beautiful young children,” FFK wrote.
Proofreading and editing by Gift Luckson and Hafsat Aleeyu Muye, Editor and Journalist at Neptune Prime
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