By Ken Chiwendu
Lagos State Government has set up a panel of Medical doctors to investigate the death of CP AbdulWaheed Ayilara at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital ( LASUTH )following allegations by members of his family and colleagues against medical personnel at the hospital.
CP Ayilara was until his death, the Commissioner of Police,Akwa Ibom Police Command.
According to a statement by the Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi,the panel is headed by the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH , Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo .
Abayomi said the panel is expected to submit a comprehensive report on the matter in 7 days.
The commissioner said ” The 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 the difficult time.
” The late Ayilara was a distinguished officer whose dedication to duty and exemplary leadership had earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the communities he served with so much passion. His commitment to maintaining law and order ,as well as his unwavering integrity,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 “
