Femi Fani Kayode, former Minister of Tourism, has brought to his official Twitter account the notice of the demise of his special assistant, Mr. Ndifreke Saviour Mark.
He stated that, the deceased has worked with him for no less than 34 years. He explained the circumstances surrounding his death. In his words;
“He left home at 5.40am 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 Middy 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, was pronounced dead upon arrival and has since been put in the hospital morgue. “
Further more, Femi Fani Kayode observed that a full criminal investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of his death.
He also mentioned that the individual he was with at the time of his death and the hotel receptionist have been detained in police custody while the manager and the owner of the hotel were invited for questioning.
Also, the hotel at which he lodged has remained sealed and the entire hotel was closed up for two days.
He also mentioned that, he had broken the sad news to Barrister Ndifreke-Mark (Wife) and his Mr. Clement Mathias – an uncle who represents his family. He promised that if there is a foul play after surrounding the case of his death, justice will be served and those behind it brought to book.
Former minister -Mr. Femi Fani Kayode identified the place of the deceased to him as he wrote;
“Mark was like a son to me and his passing is a huge blow to me and my entire family. 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 for 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 that 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 that 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.”
