Edo police command orders investigation into sudden death of ex-Edo NLC chair

Edo State Police Command has ordered investigation into the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, who reportedly slumped and died at police check point in Benin City.

In a statement on Wednesday by SP Moses Joel Yamu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edo State Command, said the State Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, has ordered “immediate investigation” while commiserating with the family of late former Edo State chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress.

Part of the statement reads: “The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police has received with great concern, news of the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin former Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, allegedly due to Police “unprofessional conduct”.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru P. Ozigi, psc, mnips wishes to use this medium to commiserate with the widow, family, friends and associates of the deceased over the loss and prays for the repose of his soul.

“He further noted the cordial working relationship existing between the Police, Civil Society Organizations, NLC and all critical stakeholders in the State and has therefore, directed the immediate investigation into the incident.

“The Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice prevails in every situation.”