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Lagos mourns senior police officer’s death

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 0 views Updated Oct 24, 2026
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command, Khan Salihu, describing him as an officer whose life was defined by professionalism, humility and selfless service. Ogunsan stated in a statement made available to is entirely false, misleading, and a complete fabrication with no basis in fact whatsoever.

“The Command wishes to state categorically that before his passing, DCP Khan Salihu briefly complained of feeling unwell and was immediately rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Sadly, upon arrival, medical doctors confirmed him dead.

“At no time was he abducted, kidnapped, or involved in any incident remotely connected to criminal activity as falsely portrayed in the publication,” Adebisi had stated in part. She also warned journalists against publishing unverified news while demanding a retraction of the story linking Khan’s death to an abduction.

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The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command, Khan Salihu,...

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  • The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command, Khan Salihu, describing him as an officer whose life was defined by professionalism, humility and selfless service.
  • Ogunsan stated in a statement made available to is entirely false, misleading, and a complete fabrication with no basis in fact whatsoever.“The Command wishes to state categorically that before his passing, DCP Khan Salihu briefly complained of feeling unwell and was immediately rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
  • Sadly, upon arrival, medical doctors confirmed him dead.“At no time was he abducted, kidnapped, or involved in any incident remotely connected to criminal activity as falsely portrayed in the publication,” Adebisi had stated in part.
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The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command, Khan Salihu,...

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June 18, 2026

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