Lagos State Government has set up a medical panel to investigate circumstances which led to the death of Akwa Ibom State police commissioner Waheed Ayilara.
Ayilara died on August 29 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after undergoing prostate cancer surgery.
In a statement on Saturday, commissioner of health in Lagos Prof. Akin Abayomi said the panel has seven days to submit its report.
“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.
“This panel is headed by the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabanwo.
“It will submit a comprehensive report on the matter in seven days.
“We share the grief and understand the anxiety that this news may have caused.
“We assure the public that the Lagos state government is committed to ensuring a thorough investigation,” Abayomi said.
The commissioner noted that Ayilara’s death was a shock which brought profound sadness 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 noted that 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 passion.
The commissioner added that his commitment to maintaining law and order, as well as his unwavering integrity, made him a distinguished officer.
Ayilara was one time acting commissioner of police in Lagos before his transfer to Akwa Ibom in February.
