Deputy spokesman of Rivers State Police Command Christian Udogu has passed on, the police announced on Thursday.
The command’s spokesman Nnamdi Omoni confirmed his deputy’s demise in a statement on Thursday.
Mr Udogu, a deputy superintendent of police, was with his family on Wednesday evening watching a programme on television when he suddenly complained of chest pain and slumped soon afterwards.
“The Rivers State Police Command regrets to announce the untimely death of DSP Christian Udogu, who slumped and died last night 4/8/2021 at about 11:30 pm before he could get medical attention,” Mr Omoni said.
“Late Christian Udogu, until his death, was the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Command.
“His remains have been deposited in the mortuary. Further development will be communicated accordingly. May God grant his soul eternal rest.”
The deceased was a sports personality who played volleyball for many years and had represented Rivers State in national and international competitions.
