Kaduna Eboigbodin, a former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, tragically passed away on Monday following a confrontation with police officers at a checkpoint on Upper Sakponba Road in Benin City.
The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released on Wednesday. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Moses Yamu stated that an investigation had been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding Eboigbodin’s death.
The statement read: “The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police has received with great concern the news of the d+ath of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, allegedly due to police unprofessional conduct.”
Commissioner of Police Umoru P. Ozigi expressed condolences to Eboigbodin’s family, friends, and associates, while also emphasising the collaborative relationship between the police and various stakeholders in Edo State, including the NLC and civil society organisations.
The police command assured the public of a thorough investigation into the incident, reiterating its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice prevails.
