Lagos State Government To Investigate Sudden Demise Of Former Akwa Ibom Commissioner Of Police In State Hospital.

Lagos State Government To Investigate Sudden Demise Of Former Akwa Ibom Commissioner Of Police In State Hospital.

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Health, has formed a medical panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara.

Commissioner Ayilara passed away on August 29, 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) following a surgical procedure.

In response to concerns raised by the late commissioner’s family and colleagues, who have accused the medical staff at LASUTH of misconduct, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, announced on Saturday, August 31, that a medical panel has been established to thoroughly review the clinical events that led to Commissioner Ayilara’s death.

According to Prof. Abayomi, the panel, which is headed by the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo, has been given a seven-day deadline to submit its findings.

The statement read, in part:

“In light of the circumstances surrounding his passing, which occurred just hours after an otherwise uneventful surgery, the Ministry of Health, following a directive from the Governor, has established a medical panel to review the clinical events leading to the death of the late CP Waheed Ayilara.

This panel, led by the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo, is tasked with submitting a comprehensive report on the matter within seven days.

We understand the grief and concern this tragic event has caused, and we assure the public that the Lagos State Government is committed to conducting a thorough investigation.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of the late Mr. Ayilara, the Police Force, and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Almighty grant you the strength to endure this sorrowful period, and may the soul of Commissioner of Police Waheed Ayilara rest in peace.”

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