Our father, Olubolade, died playing tennis – Children

Temisan Olaifa

Children of a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), have explained how their father died.

Olukolade celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024.

Olubolade, the Ipoti-Ekiti-born retired officer, died on Sunday, May 11, in Apapa, Lagos.

According to a statement by his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Akinadewo, and his 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, Minister of State, FCT, and Minister of Police Affairs.

The children said burial
announcement will be announced later.

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