The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, on Thursday slumped and died while attending a function in Benin City, the state capital.
According to findings, the commandant collapsed on his seat shortly after delivering a goodwill message at an event organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, held at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin City.
Attempts to revive him at the venue failed, and he was rushed to the Military Hospital, Benin, where doctors confirmed him dead.
Witnesses said the development shocked attendees, noting that the commandant had arrived at the event in good health.
An eyewitness, Odion Ugbe, said, “It is unfortunate that the man had to die this way. He came into the hall full of life, but he was carried out dead. He had just read his speech, and he was sitting down when he slumped. People with medical experience tried to resuscitate him, but could not succeed. By the time he was taken to the military hospital, he was said to have been brought in dead by the doctor in charge.”
Confirming the incident, the NSCDC spokesperson at the headquarters, Afolabi Babawale, said, “Yes, it is true that we lost the Edo State Commandant this afternoon. He slumped in a function.”