The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ijanikin Police Station and a Chief Superintendent of Police, Bolaji Olugbenga.
The Spokesman of the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday.
Hundeyin, however, did not give details of the officer and what led to his death.
NAN had earlier gathered that the DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to a hospital on Thursday night.
It was learnt that the news of his death threw the officers attached to the station into mourning.
A source from the division said the body of the officer had been moved to a mortuary.
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WAFU B U20: Burkina Faso shock Flying Eagles in opener
Nigeria men’s national U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, on Friday suffered a shock 0-1 loss to Burkina Faso in their opening Group B clash of the WAFU B U20 AFCON in Lone, Togo.
The Flying Eagles, the defending champions, started the match on a sluggish note as they failed to convert their chances in front of goal.
Nigeria’s forward, Kparobo Arierhi, found himself through on goal early in the first half, only to fire his effort off target.
Burkina Faso responded immediately, forcing Nigerian goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu into a save to keep the scores goalless.
In the second half, the Aliyu Zubairu-tutored lads struggled to create clear-cut chances, with Nasiru Salihu attempting a speculative long-range shot that went well off target.
The resilient Burkina Faso side finally found the breakthrough in the 66th minute through Coulibaly Dramane, who pounced on a loose ball after Nigeria failed to properly clear a set piece.
Dramane’s goal proved decisive as the Flying Eagles were unable to mount any serious threat in the final minutes.
Nigeria will now seek to redeem its image as they face Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday in their last group game to nurse any chance of progressing to the semi-final.
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