From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Former assistant editor of The Sun Publishing limited, Mr. Kenny Ashaka is dead.
Ashaka died yesterday following a protracted illness. His death came few days after he lost his wife, Dorothy.
His daughter, Onome confirmed the death.
The late editor joined the The Sun as one of the pioneer staff in 2003.
He headed the North west Bureau of the publication until 2008 when he was transferred to the head Abuja office.
Few years later Ashaka was to Jos as the Bureau chief of North central zone.
He was later promoted to assistant editor and transferred to Lagos head office.
However, Ashaka was transferred back to Kaduna office on health ground so as to get closer to his family for daily care.
He is survived by three children, Onome, Onoriode and Erezina and three grandchildren.
As at the time of this report, the burial arrangement was yet to be announced.
