A 48-year-old teacher, Mr Ezekiel Akano, was discovered dead under unclear circumstances within a classroom at King’s College, Lagos Island.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, was reported to the Lagos State Police Command at approximately 7:40 p.m. by the school’s Vice Principal, Mr Oguniyi Ayodele. According to police sources, members of staff raised an alarm after finding Mr Akano’s lifeless body on the school premises located at No. 3 Catholic Mission Street.
A team of police detectives was immediately deployed to the scene. The area was cordoned off and subjected to a preliminary forensic assessment. Photographic evidence was collected, and initial findings revealed no visible injuries or indications of foul play.
Mr Akano, a native of Oyo State, was conveyed to Lagos Island Hospital, Odan, where he was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical practitioner. His remains have since been deposited in the hospital morgue pending autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the incident and assured the public of its commitment to uncovering the truth behind the educator’s sudden demise.
