A 52-year-old Mark Ndifreke, a close aide of former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode died penultimate Sunday in a hotel in Abuja, resulting in the police stepping in to unravel the circumstances of his passage.
Fani-Kayode disclosed that the police were conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Ndifreke who he said was like his adopted son.
The ex-minister disclosed this on Sunday night while expressing pain over the loss of Ndifreke who he said had worked with him for close to three decades.
In a statement on his social media accounts, Fani-Kayode described the deceased who served him for 34 years as his “most trusted aide.”
“Mark was like a son to me, and his passing is a huge blow to me and my entire family.
“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 trusted aide,” Fani-Kayode said.
He explained that Ndifreke attended a morning church service at the Catholic Church of Assumption in Asokoro before heading to Mildy Lodge and Apartments in Garki, Abuja, where the tragic incident occurred.
He said Ndifreke slumped and died in the presence of an unidentified individual he had taken to the hotel, adding which he was pronounced dead on arrival at the Asokoro District Hospital.
Fani-Kayode also emphasised that as part of the investigation, the individual who was with Ndifreke at the time has been arrested with the receptionist and the manager of the hotel.
He added that the hotel room where Ndifreke collapsed has also been sealed by the police.
Expressing his sorrow, Fani-Kayode shared that he had informed Ndifreke’s family, including his wife,
Barrister Patience Ndifreke-Mark, of his commitment to seeking justice.
He also assured them of his continued support during this difficult time.
