Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has announced the death of his mother, Wasilat Obanikoro, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday.
The former chairman of the Lagos Island Local Government Area announced the passing in a series of tweets.
Popularly known as Iya Lati, the deceased was aged 95.
The former petty trader will be buried at 2pm at Ikoyi Cemetery, Lagos, in accordance with Islam rites after prayers at her residence in Barnabas Gemade Estate, Lagos Island.
My mother, Alhaja Wasilat Obanikoro died in the early hours of this morning after a very brief illness at the ripe old age of 95. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) June 3, 2017
Her death is saddening but I and my siblings are consoled that it was peaceful, in her own bed and also in the Holy Month of Ramadan. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) June 3, 2017
She will be buried this afternoon at Ikoyi Cemetery by 2pm after prayers at her residence in Barnabas Gemade Estate, Lagos Island. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) June 3, 2017
May we and all those bereaved in this period, find fortitude to bear our losses and may the departed rest in peace.
Iya Lati, sleep on. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) June 3, 2017
