May 12, 2026

PHOTOS: Bodies of James Ocholi, Wife and Son at Their Burial Amidst Tears

By Farouk Mohammed

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The remains of late Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi, as well as those of his wife and son have arrived Lokoja, the Kogi State capital for burial.

Ocholi and his wife and son who lost their lives in a car crash along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway will be buried today March 18 in their hometown in Dekina Local Government Area of the state.

His surviving children and relatives are in attendance at the session.

Families and friends have gathered at the home of the late minister.

Dekina Local Government area and the entire Igala kingdom is thrown into mourning as

The late Ocholi, SAN, wife and son will be laid to rest in Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area.

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