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The academic community at King’s College, Lagos Island, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden and unexplained death of a 48-year-old teacher, Mr. Ezekiel Akano, whose lifeless body was discovered in a classroom late Saturday evening.
According to reports, the school’s Vice Principal raised an alarm around 7:40 p.m. after Mr. Akano was found unresponsive inside one of the classrooms on the school premises, located at No. 3 Catholic Mission Street.
Police officers from the Lagos State Command were quickly alerted and arrived at the scene alongside emergency responders.
Upon arrival, detectives cordoned off the area and conducted a preliminary inspection.
Notably, there were no visible signs of injury, struggle, or foul play—deepening the mystery surrounding his death.
The absence of any blood or external wounds ruled out immediate suspicions of violence.
Mr. Akano, originally from Oyo State, was a long-serving and well-respected educator known for his commitment to discipline and academic excellence.
Colleagues reported that he appeared healthy and had carried out his duties as usual earlier in the day, with no signs of illness or discomfort.
His body was transported to Lagos Island General Hospital (Odan), where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains have since been deposited in the hospital mortuary, pending a full autopsy to determine the cause of death.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed that an investigation is underway to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding Mr. Akano’s demise. Authorities have pledged to explore all possible causes, including medical and environmental factors.
The incident has left staff, students, and alumni in shock. Tributes have flooded social media from former students and fellow educators, many of whom described Mr. Akano as a principled yet compassionate teacher who left a lasting impact on generations of learners.
To support the grieving school community, grief counselors have been deployed to King’s College.
The school management has assured full cooperation with the police investigation and vowed to honour Mr. Akano’s legacy.
