Popular transporter Abel Omoruyi, aka 007, has passed on.
Omoruyi, who until his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Iyare Motors died on the night of Friday April 28.
Iyare motors is one of the most popular transport companies in Nigeria, with headquarters in Benin-City, Edo State.
Omoruyi’s death was announced by Mr. Igbinidu Charles Osaretin on his Facebook page.
“Rest in Peace
Mr. Abel Omoruyi (JP)
Chairman/CEO of Iyare Motors
Astute businessman, philanthropist and community leader.
Egba Community and millions of your admirers will surely miss you,” he wrote.
Although information about the cause of his death is unknown at the moment, a report by Infopowerng says Mr. Abel had been sick for a while.
Ever since the news of his death broke, social media has been buzzing with many paying tributes to him.
Omoruyi was a businessman, philanthropist and community leader who introduced one of the best ultra-modern bus transportation services in Nigeria.
His popularity grew to the point that his wife and daughter of the transport magnate were kidnapped in March 2014 in Benin-City.
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They were abducted in the Ugbor area of the city on their way home from work.
We pray his soul continue to rest in peace.
