Richard, the only son of the former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, passed away on Sunday morning at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja, after being hospitalised.
According to a statement released by the family, the exact cause of his death was not immediately known, though it was reported that he had been placed on oxygen in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit on Friday night.
His alma mater, the Vom Old Boys’ Association, also confirmed his death, stating that he passed away in Abuja after a brief illness.
The group shared on its Facebook page: “On a very sad note, we regret to announce the sudden passing of our member, Mr Richard Adamu Tallen.
“Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him.
“May the soul of Richard and all departed VOBA members RIP. Amen.”
Richard, a 42-year-old graduate of Computer Science from a university in the United States, is survived by his wife and three children.
The family will announce the burial arrangements.
