The Lagos State Police Command has announced the sudden death of Mojeed Salami, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Seme Police Division, Lagos State. The Lagos State Command mourn and said the death is regrettable that the indefatigable officer died mysteriously in active service to the nation.

SP Salami reportedly collapsed in his office on Tuesday, January 10 and was confirmed dead at the hospital where he was rushed to. The timely intervention of the Police personnels of the Division couldn’t save the Divisional Police Officer.

Information available to Aiyekooto Reporters confirmed that the deceased had complained of headache on the said day and had visited the hospital before the unfortunate incidence.

He returned but was still feeling unwell. He asked his orderly to tell the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) to come to his office, as he wanted to leave, but not without handing over official proceedings to the DCO. It was reported that the orderly returned to meet the deceased on the floor gasping for breath. He was rushed to the Badagry General Hospital where he was confirmed dead.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that We regret to announce the death (while in service) of SP Salami Mojeed, DPO Seme Division, which occurred on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, . It was sudden and shocking to everybody because there was nothing serious about his health. They said he just complained about a minor headache, went to the hospital, came back, commenced work and died shortly afterwards. May Allah grant him aljannah firdaus. Amin.

SP Mojeed Salami had since being buried according to Islamic rites in his home town of Ede, Osun State.