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Christian Udogu, deputy police public relations officer (PPRO) in Rivers state, is dead. 

Udogu, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), reportedly slumped and died on Wednesday night.

Nnamdi Omoni, police spokesperson in Rivers, confirmed the death to TheCable on Thursday.

Though the cause of the death remains unclear, Omoni said the deputy police spokesperson died before he could receive medical attention.

He said the corpse of the deceased has been deposited in the mortuary, adding that further details on the death will be made available later.

“The Rivers State Police Command regrets to announce the untimely death of DSP Christian Udogu, who slumped and died last night 4/8/2021, at about 1130 pm, before he could get medical attention,” the statement reads.

“Late Christian Udogu, until his death, was the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Command.

“His remains have been deposited in the mortuary. Further development will be communicated accordingly. May God grant his soul eternal rest.”