Ben Murray-Bruce loses friend

Ben Murray-Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has announced the death of a friend, Keniebi Okoko.

The former legislator commiserated with the deceased’s loved ones in a tweet on Thursday.

“I am saddened by the news of the death of my friend and brother, Keniebi Okoko. The Ijaw Nation and indeed Nigeria has lost a star,” he said.

“My condolences to all the loved ones my friend, Keniebi, left behind. May his soul rest in peace.”

The former Bayelsa East lawmaker did not reveal the cause of death.

Murray-Bruce lost his wife to cancer on March 20.