Footballer slumps,die in Lagos

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An unidentified footballer has slumped and died while playing at the Green Field Football Ground,in Lekki area of Lagos State.

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SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the state command, confirmed the incident on his verified Twitter handle on Monday.

Hundeyin said that officers from the Maroko police division brought in the information on Friday.

He added that the 31-year-old relatively unknown footballer died at about 6.30 p.m. on Friday.

The PPRO said that he was rushed to Ever Care Hospital, Lekki, for treatment where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

“Based on the report, a team of detectives visited the football scene and the hospital where the corpse was inspected and photographs were taken.

“The corpse has been deposited at a public morgue for autopsy. Meanwhile, the investigation is in progress,” he said.

Hundley, however, advised members of the public, particularly sports persons, not to push their limits.

He advised that when tired, they should take a rest.

“Above all, do a regular medical check-up. Like we say on the street, ‘Life has no duplicate’,” he said.

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