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Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police Waheed Ayilara Dies After Cancer Surgery
Waheed Ayilara, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, has tragically passed away. His death occurred on Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja.
According to reports from *The Nation*, Ayilara had undergone surgery for prostate cancer on Wednesday, just hours before his untimely demise.
The details surrounding his health suggest that his condition may have worsened following the procedure, leading to his passing the next day.
A family member, while expressing their grief, shared the news, stating, “We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beloved friend, brother, and family member, Waheed Ayilara, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State.”
His death has come as a significant blow to his family, colleagues, and the police force, where he was held in high regard for his dedication and service to the people of Akwa Ibom State.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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