Former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial district, Ben Murray-Bruce has confirmed the death of billionaire and former Bayelsa Governorship aspirant, Keniebi Okoko.
The 43-year-old billionaire politician died while reportedly undergoing liposuction surgery in Lagos on April 14. It was gathered that he died in the theater room in Lagos because of a power outage, as the backup generator refused to come up.
Ben Murray-Bruce who confirmed the death of the deceased on Twitter, described him as a “star”. He also sent out condolences to all the loved ones Keniebi left behind.
He tweeted;
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. My condolences to all the loved ones my friend, Keniebi, left behind. May his soul rest in peace.