The founder and Chief executive officer [CEO] of Bukka Hut, a popular Lagos restaurant Laolu Martins has reportedly committed suicide.
According to information gathered by Dockaysworld, Mr. Martins took his own life at about 3am on Tuesday morning in his home.
The entrepreneur had been battling depression during the course of his life.
He is survived by his family and has left others in mourning including the Co-Founder of Bukka Hut, Rasheed Jayeola.
The restaurant through its official twitter page, also confirmed the news some moments ago.
They tweeted:
Mr Olaolu Martins and all the memories shared together will forever remain in our hearts.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.️️️
Condolences have poured in for the late CEO. Dockaysworld complied a few:
@Oko_Noble says “He will be missed. Rest on Mr. Martins”
@lamurhi79 says “A Rude Shock..!!!!..”
@roqzee says “So sad. A full investigation must be done. You never know what the best of us are dealing with.”
@iammightygeorge says “Very sad news. Not sure anyone that has wined and dined in Lekki (Admiralty) hasn’t visited Bukka Hut. RIP Laolu “