Police reveal death of man on 19-day dry fasting in Lagos
The police command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a 58-year old unnamed man on a spiritual fasting.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Tuesday in Lagos.
Mr Hundeyin said that the incident happened in the Alagbado axis of the state on Monday at about 6am.
He said the deceased younger brother, whose name was not also mentioned, reported the incident at the Alagbado Police Division at about 7pm on Monday.
According to him, the younger brother said his brother died while allegedly on 19 days of dry fasting.
Mr Hundeyin said, “No foul play suspected, family demands to convey the corpse for burial.” (NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
U.S., Philippines reach deal on Afghan asylum seekers
They wait for their special immigrant visa to be processed for resettlement to the U.S.
Abuja
U.S. govt announces $27 million humanitarian aid for Nigeria
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, said the funding was part of the U.S. government’s $536 million humanitarian aid package to Sub-Saharan Africa.
World
Trump faces backlash after using AI photos to imply Taylor Swift’s endorsement falsely
Ms Swift, who has won multiple Grammy awards, endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 but has not backed any other candidate since then.
Jos
Lawyers ask Kwara chief judge for urgent hearing as Gov Abdulrazaq violates court order on Ile Arugbo
The Abdulrazaq administration had stipulated in writing that it would stay true to the court’s directives, signing an undertaking to ensure compliance until it gives a verdict.
Economy
Flutterwave enables online merchants in Nigeria to accept American express payments
Mr Agboola said, “At Flutterwave, we’re always looking for ways to connect the world to Africa through payments.’’
Economy
West Africa to recover assets smuggled overseas with interest: Olukoyede
Mr Olukoyede said the western world would be made to pay interest on recovered stolen assets domiciled in their countries.
