The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwara state command, is mourning the loss of Controller Adeyinka Adebayo Oyun.
According to a statement from the command’s public relations officer, Adegbulugbe Philip Olumide, the controller passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Saturday.
It was reported that late Adebayo Oyun had been working in the office until 6:00 pm on Friday.
“His sudden death is a colossal loss to the entire staff of the command. He was an active, dedicated, committed and transparent leader. His Burial Arrangement will be announced later,” the statement read.
Further confirming the sad development, Adegbulugbe said the deceased was “To retire on August 19, 2026. He was full of life and joking with everybody before he left office.
“Some of his neighbours said he went to cut his hair when he got home. He died in his sleep as he was pronounced dead at the hospital, where he was rushed to Saturday morning.”