By Seyi Babalola
The Lagos State Government has formed a medical panel to investigate the clinical circumstances surrounding the death of Waheed Ayilara, the Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police.
Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.
It should be recalled that Ayilara died on August 29 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) following prostate cancer surgery.
“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.
Abayomi stated that the late Ayilara was a remarkable officer whose devotion to duty and exceptional leadership gained him the respect and admiration of his colleagues as well as the communities he passionately served.
He went on to say 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.