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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Ex-Benue Local Government chairman, Moses Iorhen Shirsha, and his wife, Mercy Mngusonun Shirsha, have been laid to rest in a joint burial ceremony in Mbator, Mbatsen, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.<\/p>\n

The burial, which took place amid tears and tributes, drew sympathisers from across the state, as family members, friends, and associates gathered to honour the deceased couple.<\/p>\n

The late Shirsha, a former Chairman of Konshisha LGA, also made history as the first Students\u2019 Union President of Benue State University.<\/p>\n

His wife, Mercy, served as a Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor during her lifetime.<\/p>\n

Sources said the former chairman died just days after the loss of his wife, compounding the grief surrounding the tragedy.<\/p>\n

Speakers at the burial described the incident as deeply painful, noting that the couple, who shared their lives together, were also laid side by side in death.<\/p>\n

Prayers were offered for the repose of their souls, while condolences poured in for the Shirsha Adeega family over the double loss.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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