An unidentified man had allegedly collapsed and died on Sunday leaving the Edu area in Idanyin community in the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State in shock.
Information obtained on Monday from the state police command, revealed that the man, believed to be in his late 40s, was later confirmed dead.
Omolola Odutola, the police spokesperson, explained to reporters that the deceased was walking past a local shop in the community when he suddenly lost consciousness.
He further revealed that the shop owner, identified as Iheadiri Blessing, reported that she was standing in front of her shop at about noon on Sunday when the man, who was passing by, suddenly collapsed.
Upon receiving the report, officers from the Divisional Crime Branch promptly arrived at the scene,” Odutola said.
She added, “The man was rushed to the CEMA Medical Hospital in Edu Gasoline, where the attending doctor declared him dead on arrival. Police officers used a phone found in the man’s pocket to contact his family.
“Family members arrived shortly after and, finding no grounds for suspicion of foul play, requested the release of the body for burial in their village. The police complied, handing over the body to the family.
“Family members arrived shortly after and, finding no grounds for suspicion of foul play, requested the release of the body for burial in their village. The police complied, handing over the body to the family.
“No formal complaints have been lodged, and the area remains calm. Our men continue to monitor the situation to ensure peace and order.”
