The Lagos State Government said it has constituted a medical panel to review the clinical circumstances leading to the death of the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara.

 The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.

Mr Ayilara died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital on August 29 after undergoing prostate cancer surgery.

Mr Abayomi said, “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.’’ 

The commissioner noted that Mr Ayilara’s death was a shock which brought profound sadness to all.

 He stated, “Governor 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, the government and people of Akwa Ibom State during this difficult time,” he said.

Mr Abayomi noted that the late Ayilara was a distinguished officer whose dedication to duty and exemplary leadership earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the communities he served with passion.

 He noted that his commitment to maintaining law and order, as well as his unwavering integrity, made him a distinguished officer.

 He added, “His death is a significant loss not only to his family and the police but also to the entire nation.’’

 (NAN)