Young Lagos banker and only son of a widow dies during fracas in Anambra State

Late Kene Ambrose Nwokolo, the only son of a
widow, Mrs Enu Nwokolo died after he was hit by
some men during an 'avoidable' fracas in
Anambra State on December 27th. According to
his friend, Tobenna Obiano, he fell on the tarred
road by the edge of a water way and bled
profusely. He was rushed to Nnamdi Azikiwe
University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi where he
passed away...
Kene, until his death was working with a new
generation bank in Lagos. He will be laid to rest
on January 21.
Below is a tribute and details surrounding his
death posted by Tobenna Obiano:
Life abroad keeps you often away from
family, friends and associates, yet there
are persons who you may not completely
do away with. Persons who are
indispensable, Kene is one young man too
many.
En route Nigeria through London, I spoke
with Ambrose and he was in high spirit.
He had always been a jolly good fellow,
doing his things in his own quiet way yet
making waves. You may mistake him for a
weakly, but he is strongwilled and positive
minded as the word. Hardwork is only but
a part of him.
The Ambrose I know is humble, humane,
sound, seasoned, polished, fine and
refined. He is a model as far as been
quintessential is concerned. He is
respectful, obedient and never ever looks
for anyone's trouble.
He was my junior at Infant Jesus Nursery
Primary School, Awka. Also at Tansi
International College, Awka. He later left
for further studies abroad where he
finished his Bachelors as well as Masters
degrees. On his return, he hanged on for a
while in Awka, the city where he was born,
breed and brought up before heading to
Lagos where he worked and lived.
Ambrose was working with a new
generation bank and I tell you what, from
a very reliable source who is a top
management of the bank, I learnt that he
was to be amongst the hopefuls for a
super Nigerian banking sector. He was too
good that his bank management were
willing to send him on virtually all courses
or training, as well as speed up his
promotion. He was to be a renowned
banker and yes, he was ready for the
multitasking demands of the Nigerian
banking sector and the hurdles to succeed
in same.
When I arrived Lagos this Christmas, I and
Ambrose were supposed to hang out, but
due to want of time, it didn't hold. His
close friend Kenechukwu Mbakigwe was
available and on hand with a couple of
friends to host me in Lagos.
I left Lagos on 23rd December for my
home town of Nibo while Ambrose was
headed home for Christmas on the 24th.
My breaking point coupled with rude
shock was when my brother and friend,
Onyedibe Arthur called to break a bad
news, worse of the year almost at year
end to me, "Ambrose Kene Nwokolo is
dead". On reception of the news, my
phone almost fell down. Ambrose can't be
dead. I spoke with him, I did chat with
him and we are supposed to see this
Christmas and even in the New Year. What
the heck is this guy talking about?
It later turned out to be true that Kene, a
non violent only son with a sole sister
both of a very hardworking widow is dead!
Ambrose demise was due to the
carelessness of some nonentities who
choose violence, abuse and attack in the
face of a seemingly fine gentleman and
towards an avoidable fracas. Ambrose was
peaceful but the nincompoops weren't. He
was hit, he fell to the tarred road by the
edge of a water way and Kene bled
profusely. He was rushed to Nnamdi
Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital,
Nnewi where things went out of control. It
led to a sad ending.
I have put a call across to his close friend
KC only to find out that he then wasn't
aware. What a sad news it later was to
him. I also choose not to bother calling
his other close friend, Kingsley Ellis Jnr
Idemobi, because we all are mourning and
are heartbroken.
Many people have given instances about
persons who might or really were involved
in Kene's type of accident, almost died but
near miraculously survived. I mean, why
didn't this miracle not happen with Kene?
Why not with him. It would have been a
great news for us all, had he survived
nomatter the intensity of whatsoever.
Death is indeed a sad and terrible ending.
Now, I returned home for Christmas. I
have been thus far having fun and
enjoying a reunion with family, friends,
associates attending events and sort. The
news of the sudden death of Ambrose
broke my protocol and I had to shut down
many activities I had planned, including
attending a wedding of a former
schoolmate and friend who his wedding
fell in, exactly on the day I received the
news of Ambrose death. Mr. Nandi
Nnaemeka Donatus, would now
understand my absence.
I pray God to grant Kene's only sister, and
their mum, Mrs. Enu Nwokolo, and indeed
the entire Nwokolo family the fortitude to
bear the irreparable and irreplaceable loss,
Amen.
This is way to cut the joys of Christmas
short. And we are all involved in this.
Peace perfect peace unto him and the light
of God shine upon him.
May the Lord repose Kene's soul in his
bossom, Amen.
Goodnight my friend and soul brother!