Police reveal death of man on 19-day dry fasting in Lagos

The police command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a 58-year old unnamed man on a spiritual fasting.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Tuesday in Lagos.
Mr Hundeyin said that the incident happened in the Alagbado axis of the state on Monday at about 6am.
He said the deceased younger brother, whose name was not also mentioned, reported the incident at the Alagbado Police Division at about 7pm on Monday.
According to him, the younger brother said his brother died while allegedly on 19 days of dry fasting.
Mr Hundeyin said, “No foul play suspected, family demands to convey the corpse for burial.” (NAN)
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