The Lagos State government has set up a medical review committee to unravel the circumstances that led to the death of Mr. Waheed Ayilara who is the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police.
Mr. Ayilara was reported to have undergone surgery at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) on Thursday, August 29, 2024, to treat prostate cancer, but did not survive.
Lagos State commissioner for health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said Saturday in a statement that the circumstances surrounding his death will be investigated within seven days.
“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 7 days,” he said.
He assured that the state government will thoroughly unearth the cause to restore confidence to the public.
“We share the grief – and understand the anxiety – that this news may have caused, and we assure the public that the Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring a thorough investigation.”
