"7 Gun Salutes": Isiokpo Stands Still as Late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe's Body Arrives in Video

• Isiokpo in Ikwere Local Government of Rivers state welcomed the body of late banking mogul, Herbert Wigwe
• Many people in the town lined up by the roadside as Wigwe's body, alongside those of his wife, and son, made their way into the town
• There were seven gun salutes welcoming the late banker who died in a plane crash in USA on February 9

Seven gun salutes were used to welcome the body of the late Herbert Wigwe to his hometown, Isiokpo.

The body of the late banking mogul, alongside those of his wife and son, rode into the town in a convoy of cars.

A lot of people in the community lined up in front of the Ikwere Local Government Council secretariate to welcome the bodies.

As soon as the bodies arrived, there were seven gun salutes meant to honour the late banker who was the CEO of Access Bank.

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Herbert and his wife, Chizoba, and his son, Chizi, all died in a plane crash in the United States on February 9. The video was posted by @AskPHPeople.

Watch the video below:

Reactions as Herbert Wigwe's body arrives Isiokpo

@WisdomDeen said:

"All these people expressing condolences in an unprecedented way because they know the man is rich, otherwise, they won't care..we're all hypocrites."

@Ayonbo23 said:

"Omo see local government headquarters fine pass some state governors house."

@iamjeremiah_jl said:

"Three bodies to be buried and all from one family. This is just too much, may God grant the family the fortitude to bear this great loss."

@hauwachukwu said:

"I can't believe this man died alongside his wife and first son. what a tragedy."

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@RichardWali6 said:

"A colossal loss to the entire Iwhuruohna ethnic nationality, and Nigeria at large."

@ChinweikeE said:

"Life is not fair. What a loss!!! The Ikwerre ethnic nationality has probably suffered the biggest loss."

Wigwe’s last messages on X before his demise

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported how netizens reacted to Herbert Wigwe's emotional post on his social media pages days before his death.

The Nigerian billionaire was a massive inspiration to many Nigerians, and even in death, he continues to inspire many young people.

Twenty-one days before his unfortunate demise in a helicopter crash, Wigwe posted an inspirational message to thousands of followers on X, and it has created quite a stir online.

Source: Legit.ng