- By Kamil Opeyemi
A popular transport company owner in Nigeria, Mr. Abel Omoruyi has died. Omoruyi, whose Iyare Motors was founded and headquartered in Benin, the Edo State capital, reportedly died Friday night.
Mr. Igbinidu Charles Osaretin who announced the death of Omoruyi on his Facebook page on Saturday did not give details, NPO Reports however learnt that Iyare Motors boss has been on his sick bed for some times now.
“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. He was in the news heavily in 2014 when his wife and a daughter were kidnapped by gunmen in the Edo state capital.