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Ogumaka family Mourns Capt Emmanuel Beresibe Sayami as passed on,



By EgbemaVoice,

Egbema____ The Ogumaka family of Ajakurama, Ogbinbiri, and Abere has been plunged into profound mourning following the passing of their beloved kin, Capt. Emmanuel Beresibe Sayami, who succumbed to a brief illness at portharcourt rivers state, 

Egbema Kingdom Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Capt. Emmanuel, highlighting the heavy grief weighing on the family, especially as they are still reeling from the loss of Capt. Emmanuel's elder brother, the former leader of the Ogumaka Descendants Family Meeting, who passed away last year.

This double tragedy has left the Ogumaka family and the entire Egbema Kingdom heartbroken, struggling to come to terms with the loss of another cherished figure.

Comrade Mingo described Capt. Emmanuel as an irreplaceable icon and a monumental loss for the Ajakurama and Ogbinbiri clans in both Edo and Delta States.

In his words, "Ajakurama and Ogbinbiri clans have lost a son of immense value, an irreplaceable icon whose contributions to the community will forever be remembered."

The grief-stricken family and community continue to mourn, holding on to the enduring legacy of Capt. Emmanuel Beresibe Sayami, whose impact on the Egbema Kingdom remains unforgettable.

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