By Ben Ogbemudia
The Family of the late Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo said the late Benin billionaire will be buried in Benin City.

Dr. Tinyan Okunbo on behalf of the Okunbo family, said Capi as he is popularly called lives on in their minds while appreciating everyone who had shown them love.

The family also informed the public, friends and associates that the late philanthropist would be buried in Benin City, Edo State in strict compliance with his instructions.

The family also dispelled rumours doing the rounds that the late Capt. (Dr) Idahosa Wells Okunbo would be buried in London, adding that details of the burial arrangement in Benin City would be communicated in due course

“We Wish to use this medium to express our profound appreciation to everyone who has shown us love in this our challenging moments of the passage of our father, son, husband, brother, grandfather – Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo, who transited to glory on the 8th August, 2021.

“The numerous calls and condolence visits we have received from across the world, conveying sympathy and empathy clearly demonstrate his global goodwill.

“We would like to inform the public, friends and associates that he will be buried in Benin City, Edo State in strict compliance with his instructions.

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“As a family, we, therefore, use this opportunity to dispel rumours making the rounds that he would be buried in London. Details of the burial arrangement will be communicated in due course.

“We thank you for your prayers, love, and respect for him and the family he left behind as we will on our own ensure that his legacies are preserved. We also appreciate the love for the family’s privacy at this difficult time. “