Father Of Late Baby Banaiah’s Releases Official Statement, Gives Reasons Why His Treatment Was Delayed

Father Of Late Baby Banaiah’s Releases Official Statement, Gives Reasons Why His Treatment Was Delayed

On Friday, the news of the death of baby Benaiah swept through social
media, leaving many heartbroken. Baby Benaiah made news few weeks ago
after a video of his father, Monday Agoboye, publicly soliciting for
funds to treat him surfaced online. Baby Benaiah was born with multiple
holes in his heart and was in dire need of a surgery which was estimated
to cost N15 million. Nigerians rallied round and raised N70 million.
Sadly, baby Benaiah died yesterday.

In a statement released today, Benaiah’s father, said they were on
their way to the airport to fly to Dubai when he developed
complications. He died at the Lagos State Teaching hospital where he was
rushed to. The body of little Benaiah is currently at the morgue where
an autopsy is to be carried out in a few days time. Read the statement
below

It is with great sadness that We announce the passing of our son,
Baby Benaiah “braveheart” Agoboye. Baby Benaiah died on our way to the
Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos for a flight to
Dubai Scheduled for 12.55pm local time yesterday, the 15th of February,
2019. In our company at the time was the Doctor, whose duty was to
manage Benaiah’s health on the trip. He battled extensively as we raced
to Afriglobal Medicare, the nearest health facility on our way to the
Airport, from where we proceeded to LASUTH; where unfortunately Baby
Benaiah passed at about 10.30am. His body remains at LASUTH awaiting
autopsy. 

The family is deeply saddened by this event, as all arrangements had
been concluded for Benaiah’s treatment at the Al Jalila Children’s
Specialty Hospital(FZ LLC) in Dubai. We were scheduled to Fly with
Emirates Airline, which was specially equipped with the facilities to
manage Benaiah’s condition at a high altitude. We got into Lagos (when)
in preparations to fly earlier but had to wait our turn since we were
informed by the airline that there were other passengers with medical
conditions earlier scheduled for the same arrangement.

We would like to thank everyone who has been of great support to the
Monday Family through these challenging times. The team at UPTH for
managing Baby Benaiah’s condition since he was 2months old, the staff
and management of Afriglobal Medicare for availing us their facilities
for free in time of the emergency. We also thank the team at LASUTH for
their effort and support. 

The family is also overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love,
support and prayers we have received from around the world. We give
special appreciation to all of you who went out of your way to give your
hard earned money and precious time to post and brought baby beniaiah’s
story to the world. You are all deeply appreciated.