october 4,2022

An unidentified footballer has slumped and died on a pitch in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on his verified Twitter handle on Monday.

He said operatives attached to the Maroko police division reported the incident to the command on Friday.

Hundeyin said: “The 31-year-old relatively unknown footballer died at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

“He was rushed to Ever Care Hospital, Lekki, for treatment and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

Based on the report, a team of detectives visited the football scene and the hospital where the corpse was inspected and photographs taken.

“The corpse has been deposited at a public morgue for autopsy. Meanwhile, an investigation is in progress.”

The spokesman advised members of the public, particularly sports personalities, not to push their limits.

“When tired, they should take a rest.

“Above all, do a regular medical check-up. Like we say on the street, ‘Life has no duplicate’,” he added