Nigeria
Lagos DPO Slumps and Dies in Office
A tragic incident occurred as a Lagos Divisional Police Officer (DPO) collapsed and passed away while on duty in his office. The cause of death is yet to be determined as investigations continue.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijanikin Police Station, has passed away.
The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Friday night.
However, Hundeyin did not provide specifics about the officer or the circumstances surrounding his death.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported earlier that the DPO reportedly collapsed in his office and died before he could be taken to a hospital.
Additionally, it was discovered that the news of his death plunged the officers at the station into mourning.
A division source reported that the officer’s body had been transferred to a mortuary.