The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Agun Gbenga, reportedly slumped and died at a function in Benin City, the state capital, on Thursday.

‎According to the report, the commandant slumped on his seat shortly after delivering his goodwill message at an event that was organized by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, held in the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin City.

‎Efforts to resuscitate him at the venue were abortive, and he was rushed to the Military Hospital, Benin, where he was confirmed dead.

‎Following the incident, most of the attendees ran out of the venue.

‎An eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Odion Ugbe, disclosed that the deceased came into the venue looking healthy, and it was shocking that he slumped and died.

‎He said, “It is unfortunate that the man had to die this way. He came into the hall full of life, but he was carried out dead. He had just read his speech, and he was sitting down when he slumped.

‎“People with medical experience tried to resuscitate him, but could not succeed. By the time he was taken to the military hospital, he was said to have been brought in dead by the doctor in charge.

‎The spokesperson for the NSCDC headquarters, Afolabi Babawale, confirmed the news.