The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has been thrown into mourning, following the sudden death of its Commandant, Gbenga Agun.
It was gathered that Agun slumped and died on Thursday, in Benin City, at an award ceremony organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocate.
The deceased who was a recipient of award at the event reportedly slumped shortly after delivering his goodwill message.
it was gathered that he was immediately rushed to the Military Hospital, along Airport Road, for medical attention, but was reportedly pronounced dead at the facility.
An eyewitness who craved for anonimity, said: “the NSCDC Commandant arrived the ceremony full of life. However, I observed he jerked intermittently in his voice while delivering his speech.
”After his address, he returned to his seat and began to convulse. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for Medicare, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
”It was an unfortunate situation. I sympathies with his family and pray for the repose of his soul,” the witness stated.
As at the time of filing this report, the Spokesman for the State Command of NSCDC, Efosa Ogbebor, was yet to respond to enquiry.
