Former MD Of PPMC, Suleiman Achimugu Buried According To Islamic Rites
The family of Suleiman Achimugu has confirmed that the former MD of Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) died of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and he has been buried according to Islamic rites.
Abubakar Achimugu who made this known in a statement on behalf of the family on Monday said Suleiman died on Sunday.
The statement reads: “Our family is deeply saddened to inform you of the sudden death of our beloved Father, Uncle, Brother, and friend. Engr. Suleiman Achimugu (former Md of PPMC).
“He died of COVID 19 on 22/03/2020 some days after he arrived in Nigeria from the UK. He was in self-isolation upon his return from the UK and personally called NCDC after experiencing some discomfort that are related to COVID 19 symptoms.
“He tested positive and was promptly evacuated to the specialist hospital. He died while receiving treatment.
“We implore the general public to pray upon his soul and the recovery of infected persons. Your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.
“Please maintain the public social distancing and restriction advice as we all walk through this very difficult time.
“He has since been buried according to Islamic rites. May Allah SWA have mercy on him. Ameen”
Suleiman Achimugu is the first to die of coronavirus in the country. The 67-year-old was said to have had underlying medical issues and had been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
Upon his return from the UK where he had gone to treat cancer, he was said to have gone into self-isolation as the COVID-19 symptoms persisted.
