Is It Depression? Reactions Trail The Death Of Bukka Hut Owner, Laolu Martins

Reactions have continued to trail the death of Laolu Martins, the Founder of Bukka Hut who reportedly committed suicide on Tuesday night.

Top media personality and businesswoman, Laura Ikeji and other concerned Nigerians have expressed their shock over the shocking news of his death.

Earlier today, the family announced the of Laolu’s 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.

Martins started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1999.