Ayilara, it was gathered, died in the early hours of Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.
Sources close to the family told News Direct he underwent a prostate cancer surgery on Wednesday before he died hours later.
”We are very sad to inform you that our friend, brother and family, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara is dead,” the family member said.
Our correspondent gathered that he went for a prostate cancer surgery which took place on Wednesday, 28 August, 2024 before he eventually died early Thursday, 29 August, 2024.
Colleagues told thegazellenews.com that he was hale and hearty on Monday, 26 August, 2024, during the pull out ceremony for Assistant Inspector General of Police, Yetunde Longe.
“In actual fact, he walked into the hospital on Wednesday for the surgery, but unfortunately we him, thegazellenews.com gathered.He will be buried today, Thursday, 29 August, 2024 in accordance with Islamic rites.
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