Netizens react as Co-Founder of Bukka Hut, Laolu Martin allgedly commits suicide in Lekki, Lagos

Concerned Nigerians have expressed their shock over the death of Laolu Martins, one of the co-founders of Bukka Hut, a leading fast-food chain in Nigeria

Earlier today, the family of Laolu Martins announced his death.

A statement released by the family said the quintessential banker with over 21 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, stockbroking, asset management and pension fund management, died in the evening of Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

“We hereby solicit the support and understanding of everyone as the family grieves the loss of our beloved Laolu in our privacy.

“Our kind request is that you support the family – wife, children, aged mother and father and his siblings with your prayers at this difficult time.

“Further announcements will be made by the family,” the statement said.

Reacting to this news, Laura Ikeji wrote, “Wow. Too sad.”

Tochi Crusher wrote: Why??? How?? But he was rich already. Is it depression?

Kamii Francis wrote: Was there an autopsy done to confirm this? Hard to believe everything one hears these days.