Former NLC chairman Kaduna Eboigbodin passed away after a confrontation with police officers at a checkpoint in Benin City, Edo State. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about law enforcement practices. The community mourns his sudden death.
Kaduna Eboigbodin, the former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, tragically passed away on Monday after an altercation with police officers at a checkpoint on Upper Sakponba Road, Benin City. The incident occurred while Eboigbodin was involved in a dispute with the officers.
The Edo State Police Command, led by Commissioner Umoru P. Ozigi, expressed their condolences and confirmed that an investigation had been launched into the circumstances surrounding his death. The police also acknowledged the concern regarding the situation, with a statement noting that the police had always maintained a strong working relationship with civil society groups, including the NLC.
Moses Yamu, the police spokesperson for the Edo State Command, shared the development, stating that the investigation was in line with the command’s commitment to ensuring justice prevails. The police assured that all necessary steps would be taken to examine the situation thoroughly.
Eboigbodin’s sudden passing has left his family, friends, and colleagues in mourning, as many are calling for justice in light of the circumstances surrounding his death. His passing has sparked a wider conversation about police conduct in the region, with local organizations urging for reforms to prevent further incidents of this nature.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover all details surrounding the event.
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