The family of Gani Fawehinmi, the late human rights lawyer,
says Mohammed, his first son, died of COVID-19 complications.
Mohammed who was 52 died last Wednesday and was said to have
been battling an ailment.
Saheed Fawehinmi, the second son of Fawehinmi, spoke on
behalf of the family at a briefing in Lagos on Thursday and revealed the cause
of Mohammed’s death.
“The family could not immediately disclose the cause of our
brother’s death because we wanted the information to be based on factual
medical details especially as maybe contained in the death certificate,” he
said.
“Today however, we
are in a position to inform you that our dear brother died from COVID-19
related complications.
“Arising from this, we want to urge all Nigerians to take
necessary precautions to avoid being infected by the deadly disease, including,
but not limited to taking the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
“The public should ensure wearing of face masks, regular hand
sanitising, hand washing with soap and maintaining social distancing amidst
crowd.”
Mohammed was born on February 21, 1969, had his primary
education at Kotun Memorial School, Surulere, Lagos, and attended secondary
school at Federal Government College, Sokoto.
Mohammed, a graduate of business administration from the
University of Lagos, also obtained a law degree from the University of
Buckingham, England, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1998.
He has practised law for over 20 years.
Until his death, he was the head, Mohammed Fawehinmi
Chambers; director, Nigerian Law Publications Limited; director, Books
Industries Nigeria Limited, and director, Gani Fawehinmi Library and Gallery
Limited.
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