The Commandant of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gbenga Agun, on Thursday collapsed and died while attending an official event in Benin City.
The tragic incident occurred at a programme organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, shortly after Agun delivered his keynote address. Eyewitnesses said he suddenly slumped at the venue and was immediately rushed to the Military Hospital on Airport Road. Unfortunately, doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.
As of the time of filing this report, both the Edo State Command and the national headquarters of the NSCDC have yet to issue an official statement regarding the development.
Agun’s sudden death has thrown colleagues, security operatives, and stakeholders in Edo State into mourning, with many describing him as a disciplined officer who served his country with commitment.
More details are expected to emerge as the NSCDC and relevant authorities release official information.
