CITIZENS COMPASS – A former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, has reportedly slumped and died while at a Police checkpoint in Benin City, Edo State.
The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday, said it has ordered an investigation into the circumstances leading to the death.
Spokesman of the Command, SP Moses Yamu, said the Commissioner of Police, Umoru P. Ozigi, gave the order to investigate the death.
Disclosing this in a statement, the spokesman said the Command received with great concern, news of the death of the former comrade.
Yamu quoted CP Ozigi as saying the Police would investigate issues of unprofessional conduct in the incident.
He said, “the CP wishes to use this medium to commiserate with the widow, family, friends and associates of the deceased over the loss and prays for the repose of his soul.
“The CP noted the cordial working relationship existing between the Police, Civil Society Organisations, NLC and all critical stakeholders in the state and has, therefore, directed the immediate investigation into the incident.
“The Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice prevails in every situation.”
It was gathered that the incident occurred when Eboigbodin was driving with his spouse through Upper Sakponba Road on Monday in Benin City.
On arrival at a checkpoint, a team of policemen was said to have stopped him and demanded his vehicle particulars, which he provided.
It was learnt that a discrepancy in the documents sparked a heated argument, as the police were said to have accused him of driving a stolen vehicle.
According to a source, the policemen allegedly ordered him to drive to their station, which Eboigbodin refused, demanding to know his offence.
The situation was said to have degenerated into arguments and Eboigbodin, who had become infuriated, slumped on the spot.
It was gathered that the police officers fled the scene, leaving Eboigbodin’s wife to rush him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
