The Lagos State Government has constituted a medical panel to investigate the clinical circumstances surrounding the death of the Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara.
Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.
The Daily Crucible reports that Ayilara died on August 29 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after prostate cancer surgery at the specialist health facility.
“In the light of the circumstances surrounding his passing, happening some hours after an apparently uneventful surgery, the Ministry of Health, following a directive from Mr Governor, has constituted a medical panel to review the clinical circumstances leading to the death.
“This panel is headed by the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo.
“It will submit a comprehensive report on the matter in seven days.
“We share the grief and understand the anxiety that this news may have caused.
“We assure the public that the Lagos state government is committed to ensuring a thorough investigation,” Abayomi said.
The commissioner stated that Ayilara’s death was a shock and caused deep grief for everyone.
“Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on behalf of the Government and the good people of Lagos State, extends his heartfelt condolences to Ayilara’s family, loved ones, the Police and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State during this difficult time,” he said.
He described the late Ayilara as a remarkable officer whose devotion to duty and exceptional leadership gained him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the communities he passionately served.
He noted that his dedication to upholding law and order, as well as his unfailing honesty, made him an outstanding officer.
“His death is a significant loss not only to his family and the Police but also to the entire nation,” he stated.
