Tragedy as Ondo Local Government Worker Slumps, Dies In Office

• A Local Government worker simply identified as Mathew reported slumped and died in office in Ondo state
• It was gathered that Matthew suddenly slumped during a discussion with his colleagues and efforts to revive him failed
• The state police PRO, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said Mathew’s body had been deposited at the hospital’s morgue

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Ondo state - Tragedy struck in Bolorunduro, Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State, after an LG worker simply identified as Mathew, slumped and died in his office.

The deceased’s co-workers said before the tragic incident, Matthew had proceeded to have his breakfast in his vehicle parked inside the LGA, Daily Trust reported.

A colleague, who spoke on condition of anonymity said Matthew returned to the office but suddenly slumped and efforts during a discussion with others on Friday, December 1.

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It was gathered that all efforts to revive Matthew, who lived at Elemosi in Ondo town failed.

“He had no sign of ailment at all. This is shocking to us. We had to rush him to the hospital at Bolorunduro but doctors confirmed that he was dead on arrival. His death is just beyond our imagination.”

A family source, who confirmed the incident said burial rites were being planned by Matthew’s immediate family.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya said the command is investigating the true cause of the deceased’s death.

Odunlami-Omisanya added that Mathew’s body had been deposited at the hospital’s morgue.

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Source: Legit.ng