Bolaji Olugbenga, the divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin police station in Lagos, has passed away.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson in Lagos, confirmed the death on Friday night.
“He slumped yesterday (Thursday) and died today (Friday),” Hundeyin said.
Although Hundeyin did not provide further details, report has it that the DPO collapsed in his office on Thursday night and passed away before he could be taken to the hospital.
An officer from the division, who wished to remain anonymous, said the DPO’s body had been moved to a mortuary.
“He slumped in the office on Thursday and was quickly rushed to the hospital. But sadly, we lost him,” the officer said.
