A man identified simply as Gregory has died after collapsing in one of the lodges within the Niger State Government House, Minna.
The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, noting that Gregory had visited the Chairman of the Niger Food Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, Sammy Adigun, when he suddenly fell ill.
According to the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, the incident occurred at about 9:30 pm on Friday, August 2, within the Government House premises.
“On the 2nd of August, 2025, at about 9:30 pm, a report of suspected sudden death was received from the CSO Govt House, Minna, which indicated that a guest who was identified as Gregory became unconscious in one of the Government House Lodges,”Abiodun stated.
He explained that police operatives attached to the GRA Division were dispatched to the scene and that the victim was rushed to the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna.
However, medical personnel confirmed Gregory dead on arrival, despite efforts to save him.
“The guest was rushed to IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, where he was later confirmed dead,” the police spokesperson added.
Reports suggest Gregory may have fallen ill after learning his host was unavailable at the time of his visit.
His remains have been deposited in the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy, as authorities seek to determine the exact cause of death.
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