The Lagos State Government has constituted a medical panel to review the clinical circumstances leading to the death of the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi.
The panel is headed by Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo, the chief medical director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).
Recall that Ayilara died on August 29 at LASUTH following prostate cancer surgery.
According to Abayomi, the panel would submit a comprehensive report on the matter in seven days.
“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.
“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 to all.
“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 and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State during this difficult time,” he said
Abayomi described the late Ayilara as a remarkable police officer whose devotion to duty and exemplary leadership gained him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the communities he passionately served.
The commissioner further noted that his commitment to upholding law and order, as well as his unwavering honesty, made him a distinguished officer.
“His death is a significant loss not only to his family and the Police but also to the entire nation,” he added.
Ayilara, served in various capacities including as DCP State Criminal Investigations Department, Lagos State, before his posting as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Akwa Ibom State
