Lagos Police Probe Suspicious Death of Ex-Ondo Guber Candidate, Benson Akingboye, as Residents Demand Justice
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of Chief Benson Bamidele Akingboye, a former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, who died under questionable circumstances at his VGC Estate residence in Ajah.
The 60-year-old politician’s death was first reported on September 3, 2025, by his eldest son, Samuel Oluwafemi Akingboye, at the Ajah Police Division. Samuel, who lives outside the estate, said he had spoken with his father the day before the incident and observed nothing unusual.
According to reports, a security guard alerted Samuel that his father allegedly fell from a high-rise section of his home. Chief Akingboye reportedly sustained severe injuries, with blood flowing from his nose and ears, before losing consciousness. He was rushed to Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan, where he was pronounced dead.
The case was immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dayo Akinbisehin, led a team of detectives to the scene, where exhibits were recovered, the environment examined, and statements taken under caution. Forensic experts are currently reviewing medical records, mobile phones, and other personal belongings of the deceased to unravel the circumstances of his death.
In the course of the investigation, the police detained Chief Akingboye’s wife, Christiana, his children, and several close aides for questioning. Those being interrogated include Fadairo Olanrewaju, Cassidy Ogbonna, Kingsley Ifeanyi, Bolale Olaiya, Ikpa Patrick, Anthony Akingboye, Michael Akingboye, Melvin Akingboye, Jude Osaghale, Ayanda Stephen, and Agbaje Miniru.
The late politician’s body has been deposited at the morgue, pending a full autopsy at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Preliminary procedures conducted on September 11 included specimen collection for toxicology tests, with the final results expected soon.
In a video statement, Samuel Akingboye emphasized the family’s demand for answers. “I saw him the day before, so it’s very shocking to see this happen. That’s why I opened the case—to know how he died. I wasn’t getting any explanation. It’s been tough, and I just want to do the best by him. There has to be an explanation, and that’s what we are all looking for,” he said.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, also stressed the importance of a thorough investigation. “This was somebody that was hale and hearty, and we got a complaint that the body was found dead within the compound. He was believed to have slept in his house with his family. All these circumstances need to be properly investigated,” he said.
Some residents of the estate, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the death as mysterious, urging authorities to ensure that justice is served.
Public attention now rests on the outcome of the SCID investigation, which is expected to determine whether Chief Akingboye’s death was accidental, self-inflicted, or the result of foul play.
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