In a tragic incident, 34-year-old footballer Sodiq Adebisi passed away on Saturday after collapsing during a training session at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
The footballer was reportedly engaged in training with fellow players when he suddenly collapsed. Immediate efforts were made by his teammates to rush him to a state hospital in Ijebu-Ode. Unfortunately, upon arrival, Sodiq Adebisi was pronounced dead.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the unfortunate incident. It was disclosed that the deceased’s brother, Ganiyu Adebisi, approached the Igbeba Police Division to request the release of the corpse for burial.
Odutola stated, “The brother came to report the incident at our Igbeba division. The family said they didn’t want any investigation and that they wanted to bury the deceased according to Islamic rite.”
The sudden demise of the footballer has left the sporting community and local residents in shock, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such incidents during physical activities.