DPO slumps, dies while on duty in Lagos

A police officer tragically slumped and died while on duty at his office on Thursday.

According to a source from the division, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the officer was rushed to the hospital immediately after collapsing, but efforts to save him were unsuccessful.

“He slumped in the office on Thursday and was quickly rushed to the hospital. But sadly, we lost him,” the officer said.

As of the time of filing this report, the state police command has not yet issued an official statement on the incident.

The body of the deceased officer has been moved to a mortuary pending further arrangements.