A former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Edo State chapter, Kaduna Eboigbodin, has died.
Eboigbodin was said to have died on Monday during a dispute with police officers at a checkpoint in Upper Sakponba road, Benin City, Edo state capital.
Moses Yamu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Edo, said in a statement on Wednesday, that the command has launched an investigation into the incident.
“The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police has received with great concern news of the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, allegedly due to police unprofessional conduct,” the statement reads.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru P. Ozigi, psc, mnips wishes to use this medium to commiserate with the widow, family, friends, and associates of the deceased over the loss and pray for the repose of his soul.
“He further noted the cordial working relationship existing between the police, civil society organisations, NLC, and all critical stakeholders in the state and has therefore directed the immediate investigation into the incident.”
The police spokesperson said the command remains “committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice prevails in every situation”.
