Police confirm death of 58-year-old man during 19-day fast

Police have confirmed the death of a 58-year-old man, reportedly on a 19-day fast, in the Alagbado area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that the deceased, whose identity was not mentioned, died at about 6:00 am on Tuesday.

The state Police Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed his death a telephone conversation, said the deceased’s younger brother, whose name has not been disclosed, notified the Alagbado Police Division of the incident around 7 pm on Monday.

He explained thatthe younger brother said his brother died while allegedly undergoing 19 days of dry fasting.

“No foul play suspected; the family demands to convey the corpse for burial,” Humdeyin said.

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