COVID-19 kills Lagos deputy governor’s brother, Haroun Hamzat

Dr Haroun Hamzat, a half brother of Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has reportedly died from COVID-19 complications.

The late Haroun Hamzat, aged 37, was said to be working as a medical doctor in one of the medical facilities in Agege area of Lagos.

He was said to have tested positive for the virus while in the line of dury.

Lagos deputy Governor had yet to make a public statement on the death of his brother as of press time.

Haroun’s death was announced on Tuesday, 5 January, 2021 by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA.

Announcement by the Lagos State chapter of the NMA said:

“It’s a dark moment in the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State, as we announce with deep regret the death of our very young colleague, Dr Haroun Hamzat. Its “sunset at dawn” as he was just 37 years old.

“He worked as a medical officer at one of the PHCs under Orile Agege LCDA until his demise.

“We commiserate with his immediate family, friends, associates, colleagues and staff of Lagos State PHC Board and indeed the medical fraternity of Lagos State. We pray against such premature deaths in our fold.

“May the Almighty God grant his family and all of us, the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss, Amen.

“Adieu our Hippocratic Brother, Dr Haroun Hamzat may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”