Popular transporter Abel Omoruyi, popularly known as 007, is dead.
Omoruyi, who until his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Iyare Motors died on Friday night.
Iyare motors is one of the most popular transport companies in Nigeria, with headquarters in Benin-City, Edo State.
Omoruyi’s death was announced by Mr. Igbinidu Charles Osaretin on his Facebook page.
“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.
Though information about his death was sketchy as at the time of filing this report, a report by an online newspaper says Mr. Abel had been sick for a while.
Omoruyi was a businessman, philanthropist and community leader who introduced one of the best ultra-modern bus transportation services in Nigeria .