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COVID-19: Ajimobi Died from Multiple Organs Failure – Lagos Govt

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Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has disclosed that former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, died of multiple organs failure following complications from COVID-19.

Abayomi made this known via his twitter handle, today.

Ajimobi died yesterday night at a private health facility in Lagos, where he was being managed.

Abayomi’s tweets read, “We regret the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi who passed on today, June 25, 2020 at First Cardiologist Consultant; a private #COVID19 approved care facility in Lagos State.

“The former Governor died from multiple organs failure following complications from #COVID19 infection.

“On behalf of #COVID19Lagos Incident Commander @jidesanwoolu and the entire #COVID19Lagos response team, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Governor and the people of Oyo state.

“May his soul rest in peace.”

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