NSCDC Commandant Gbenga Agun Slumps, Dies After Speech
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, Gbenga Agun, has died after collapsing at a public event in Benin City, throwing the security community and residents of the state into mourning.
Agun was attending a programme organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates on Thursday, 2nd October , 2025, where he had just delivered a keynote address before he suddenly slumped.
He was rushed to the Military Hospital on Airport Road, Benin, but doctors confirmed him dead on arrival.
As of press time, the NSCDC national headquarters had yet to issue an official statement, while officers of the Edo State Command described the incident as “shocking and painful.”
Eyewitnesses said Agun appeared energetic while giving his speech, only for the tragedy to strike moments later.
“He spoke with so much passion about peace and security, then suddenly collapsed. Everyone was in shock,” one attendee recounted.
Medical personnel have not publicly disclosed the cause of his death.
It is not yet clear whether an autopsy will be conducted to determine the circumstances.
The sudden passing of the commandant has sparked a wave of condolences from security stakeholders and residents.
Senior officers in the Edo NSCDC described Agun as “a disciplined officer dedicated to community security and peace initiatives.”
Governor Godwin Obaseki is also expected to issue an official condolence message, with government insiders noting that the state valued Agun’s efforts in strengthening local security structures.
Though details of his age were not immediately available, Agun was known for his active role in coordinating anti-crime operations and working closely with other security agencies in Edo State.
His leadership, according to colleagues, left “a strong imprint on grassroots peace and intelligence gathering.”
He had served in various capacities within the NSCDC before his appointment as Edo Commandant, where he focused on community engagement, youth sensitisation, and protection of public infrastructure.
Following his death, the NSCDC is expected to announce an acting commandant to oversee security operations in Edo.
Analysts note that the sudden vacuum in leadership could momentarily affect coordination until a substantive replacement is named.
For now, Edo residents and the security community remain in grief, mourning the loss of a man many described as “committed, humble, and dedicated to service.”
