Late Buruju Kashamu Laid To Rest In Ijebu-Igbo

The remains of late Buruju Kashamu, a former senator have been buried.

He was buried at about 12:55pm on Sunday 9th August at his home in Ijebu-Igbo.

Earlier, the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, was at the Ijebu- Igbo home of the late Buruji Kashamu to pay tribute.

It was also gathered that a crowd of sympathisers and loyalists of the late Senator, who represented the Ogun East Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019, thronged Kashamu’s Ijebu-Igbo home

Kashamu died on Saturday, due to COVID-19 related complications at age 62.

According to reports, the remains of Kashamu arrived from Lagos on Saturday night into Ogun State for burial.

Residents who spoke with Punch, described Kashamu as a philanthropist whose contributions to humanity could not be quantified.

The entire town wore a mournful look as sympathisers who cut across religious beliefs and political party affiliations were present to bid the late politician goodbye.

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