Finance Director at the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Mr. Abdulyekin Sanchi, slumped and died while taking part in a badminton tournament in Abuja on Saturday. Sanchi was also vice-president of the Wembley Badminton Club. Other members of the badminton club said the late Sanchi was hale and hearty before his untimely demise. President of the club, Mr. Terzungwe Uwua, said Sanchi’s death was a shock to Wembley Badminton Club. He was a motivator to younger members and a gentleman to the core.

Source: Punch February 05, 2018 12:11 UTC