An Assistant Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, ACP Ogbon-inu Popoola, has died, an official of the command has said.

The command’s spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the death in a statement in Abakaliki on Thursday.

Mr Ukandu explained that Mr Popoola died on Wednesday while attending a management meeting of the command.

“The Ebonyi Police Command regrets to announce the death of Popoola, who died on Wednesday at the command’s clinic, Abakaliki.

“Until his demise, he was the assistant commissioner of police in charge of the State Intelligence Department.

“Late Popoola was a dedicated officer who served the force with commitment and professionalism. The command commiserates with the family of our departed officer on this irreparable loss,” Mr Ukandu added.

A senior police officer, who preferred anonymity, disclosed to reporters that “the deceased suddenly developed breathing difficulty and began gasping for breath during the meeting.”

“He was immediately rushed to the command’s clinic at the Police Headquarters, Abakaliki, where he died. The officer was confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty,” the officer said.

It was learnt that the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital mortuary in Abakaliki.

(NAN)