Guest slumps, dies in Niger State govt house

A guest has been confirmed dead after collapsing inside one of the lodges within the government house in Minna, the capital of Niger State.

It was gathered that the male guest, identified simply as Gregory, had gone to visit the Chairman of the Niger Food Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, Sammy Adigun, when the incident occurred at the government house.

Gregory was said to have suddenly fallen ill after realising Adigun was unavailable.

It was further learnt that Gregory was rushed to the IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna, where he was confirmed dead.

The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Monday, August 4, 2025.

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Abiodun disclosed that the guest died at about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2.

Abiodun stated: “On the 2nd of August, 2025, at about 9:30 p.m., a report of suspected sudden death was received from the CSO Govt House, Minna.

“The report indicated that a guest who was identified as Gregory became unconscious in one of the government house lodges.

“The police operatives attached to GRA Division moved to the scene, and the guest was rushed to IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, where he was later confirmed dead.”

The police spokesman added that the corpse has been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy to determine the possible cause of death.

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