A one-time Military Administrator of Bayelsa State and former Minister of Police Affairs, retired Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade is dead.
He celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024.
Olubolade, the Ipoti-Ekiti-born officer, died on Sunday, May 11 in Apapa, Lagos.
According to a statement by his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Akinadewo and first son, Mr. Dayo Olubolade, he left the house to play lawn tennis at a nearby facility where he slumped.
“He drove himself to the facility to play lawn tennis in the evening and slumped while playing. Efforts were made by medical officers around to revive him to no avail.
“He was immediately rushed to Obisesan Naval Medical Hospital, Apapa where he was pronounced dead”.
Olubolade was also Minister of Special Duties and Minister of State for FCT.
The statement indicated that funeral announcement will be announced shortly.
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