According to a statement released by the family, Yewande Semiat
Bankole died yesterday October 1, in a London hospital due to
complications arising from sickle cell anemia.
Read the statement below:
"With gratitude to Almighty Allah and with heavy hearts we announce
the demise of our daughter Yewande Semiat Bankole aged 7yrs at a
London hospital. Yewande is the grand daughter of Chief Alani Suara
Bankole and the daughter of Rt Hon. Dimeji Sabur Bankole.
Yewande was born with HbSS Sickle cell disease. She was a radiant girl
who struggled with the disease. We originally managed her condition at
a Lagos hospital but later transferred to a London hospital. Sadly we
lost her at 10.30pm on Wednesday October 1st, 2014.
Her remains will be buried according to Islamic rites. We wish to
thank you for your prayers and support at this very trying time.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
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