Late Ogoni activist's son dies at 48
Son of late Ogoni activist, Ken Saro Wiwa Jr has been reported dead at the age of 48-years old.
Late Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr
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According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, the late Saro-Wiwa Jr who served as a former adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
Born in 1968, the late Saro-Wiwa was an international journalist and an author.
Ex-President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, Ledum Mitee, reportedly said he is still in shock.
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“Somebody just called me to tell me that he is dead, but I am still in shock and have not been able to confirm it,” he said.
Also, the Media Adviser to MOSOP, Mr. Bari-ara Kpalap, expressed shock over the news of Saro-Wiwa Jr’s death.
Edward Luce, one of his friends and Financial Times columnist confirmed the death of Saro-Wiwa Jr saying he is hugely saddened by the news.
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