Davido’s aide Israel DMW to bury father in July

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Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeara, widely known as Israel DMW, has announced the funeral arrangements for his late father, Eric Afeare.

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Mr Afeare, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, died on March 2 at the age of 71 following a brief illness. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.

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According to the burial programme released by the family, most of the ceremonies will take place at Oguedo Quarters, Ivbiu-Ake, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, while the reception will be held in Benin City.

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The funeral activities will begin on Thursday, July 9, 2026, when the remains of the deceased will be moved from Igue Mortuary to his residence for an overnight social wake.

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A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, July 10, after which the late Afeare Eric will be laid to rest at his compound in Oguedo Quarters, Ivbiu-Ake, Owan East Local Government Area. The interment is slated for 10 a.m.

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The programme will continue on Saturday, July 11, with an afternoon wake at the family residence beginning at 2 p.m.

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A thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, July 12, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ake, starting at 10 a.m.

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The final event in the funeral programme will take place on July 19 with a reception at Crown Heart Pavilion, Country Road, Benin City, from noon.

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Reflecting on the loss, Israel DMW described his father as a source of strength and a unifying figure within the family.

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He said, “It is sad losing my father at this time. We still need him with us, but God knows better.

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“He was my pillar of strength, and he was instrumental in making the family an indivisible unit.”

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The late retired police officer is survived by two wives and eight children.

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