Fani-Kayode, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday
night, October 20, 2024, said that Mark,52, slumped and d!ed at a hotel in the
Garki area of Abuja.
The incident occurred on Sunday 13th October, 2024.
According to the police, he was lodged at the hotel with an
individual after which he apparently slumped and died in the person's presence.
Mark was taken to Asokoro District Hospital where he was
pronounced d£ad upon arrival.
The ex-minister further disclosed that the individual Mark
was with at the time of his d£ath and the hotel receptionist have been detained
by the police.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my
devoted Special Assistant, Mr. Ndifreke Saviour Mark, who was with me for no
less than 34 years,” Fani Kayode wrote.
"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 Mildy 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. The
individual he was with at the time of his death in the hotel is now in police
custody and I have insisted on a full criminal investigation of the matter and
an autopsy.
"The hotel receptionist has also been detained by
the police whilst both the manager and the owner of the hotel were invited for
questioning earlier this week.
"The entire hotel was also sealed up by the police for
two days and the room in which he lodged remains sealed till today. I have
broken the sad news to his family, I have met with his wife Barrister Patience
Ndifreke-Mark and his Uncle, Mr. Clement Mathias, (who represented his family)
and I have also told them of my intention to ensure that, if indeed there is
any foul play, justice is done and those behind it are brought to book. "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.”
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