Lagos probes death of Akwa Ibom commissioner of police

A medical panel has been established by the Lagos State Government to examine the clinical circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Waheed Ayilara, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom. 

The revelation was announced in a statement on Saturday in Lagos by Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state commissioner for health in Lagos. 

Ayilara underwent surgery for prostate cancer on August 29 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

“In the light of the circumstances surrounding his passing, happening some hours after an apparently uneventful surgery, the Ministry of Health, following a directive from Mr Governor, has constituted a medical panel to review the clinical circumstances leading to the death.

“This panel is headed by the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo.

“It will submit a comprehensive report on the matter in seven days.

“We share the grief and understand the anxiety that this news may have caused.

“We assure the public that the Lagos state government is committed to ensuring a thorough investigation,” Abayomi said.

The commissioner stated that everyone was shocked and very saddened by Ayilara's passing.

“Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on behalf of the Government and the good people of Lagos State, extends his heartfelt condolences to Ayilara’s family, loved ones, the Police and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State during this difficult time,” he said.

Abayomi stated that the late Ayilara was a remarkable officer who had gained the respect and admiration of his colleagues as well as the communities he passionately served through his unwavering commitment to duty and exceptional leadership. 

He continued by saying that he was a distinguished officer because of his unwavering honesty and devotion to upholding law and order.

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