Tragedy Strikes Lagos Police: DPO Bolaji Olugbenga Dies After Office Collapse

Lagos Police Command Mourns DPO's Sudden Death

“He slumped in the office on Thursday and was quickly rushed to the...”

Lagos Police Command Mourns DPO's Sudden Death - Chief Superintendent Bolaji Olugbenga slumps in office, leaving colleagues in shock.

Lagos State Police Command is mourning the sudden loss of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Bolaji Olugbenga, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijanikin Police Station. He collapsed in his office on Thursday evening and was pronounced dead shortly after. This heartbreaking incident marks the second time in one week that a Lagos DPO has died under similar circumstances.

CSP Olugbenga's dedication to serving Lagos State will be deeply missed. His sudden passing has left officers at the Ijanikin station in shock and grief. The Lagos Police Command has confirmed the tragic incident, with SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command's spokesman, providing updates.

While the cause of death remains undisclosed, concerns have been raised within the Lagos State Police Command. The back-to-back deaths of two senior officers in such a short span have sparked an investigation into the circumstances surrounding these tragic events.

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

As of Friday night, the Lagos State Police Command had not released an official statement regarding the sudden passing of Chief Superintendent of Police Bolaji Olugbenga.