The late Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro, has been buried at his family compound in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The body of Laro which arrived at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin on Wednesday was received by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, other dignitaries, and family members of the deceased.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye in a statement said the burial rites were led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammed Bashir Soliu.
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The body of the diplomat was flown in with an aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force, draped in the national colours as a mark of honour for his service to Nigeria.
The Governor had earlier in his condolence message described the Ambassador’s death as shocking and devastating, and prayed to Allah to forgive him and grant him al-jannah Firdaus.
Deputy Head of Mission (France) Ambassador Tunde Mukaila Mustapha who spoke to newsmen shortly after the burial rites, said the late Laro was a complete gentleman and a diplomat par excellence.
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He prayed to Allah to grant the departed soul Aljannat Firdaus and console the family he left behind.
Other dignitaries in attendance include Nigeria’s Ambassador to Paris (France) superintending Economic and Consular Affairs, Muazam Nayaya; Deputy Head of Mission (France) Ambassador Tunde Mukaila Mustapha; and AbdulRazaq’s family led by the Governor’s elder brother and Mutawalle Ilorin, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq.
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