Corps member serving in Kaduna dies after a brief ailment

 A member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in Kaduna state, identified as Nelson Anaku, has died following a brief ailment.

Nelson died at 44 Army Reference Hospital on Wednesday morning, March 30, after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment. 

A statement posted on the Kaduna state NYSC Facebook page described the late Nelson as a patriotic, selfless, and active corps member. It reads;

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the demise of corps member Nelson Anaku with state code number KD/22A/2614.

"Nelson passed on while serving his fatherland. He died at 44 Army Reference Hospital while recuperating after a surgery.

"Mr Nelson was a patriotic, selfless and active corps member who exhibited the spirit of teamwork

"The NYSC management, staff and corps members mourn Mr Nelson and condole with his family.May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. Amen.