An Inspector of Police in Nigeria and a devoted fan of Arsenal football club, Stephen Enang, tragically collapsed and died shortly after watching Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Spanish giants Real Madrid on Tuesday, April 8.
Eyewitnesses report that Enang, a native of Ekori in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State and attached to the Akim Police Division along IBB Way in Calabar, was watching the match when he suddenly slumped.
“We were watching the match at a viewing centre on Abang-Asang Street. He was in great spirits—healthy, happy, cheering every goal. Arsenal scored the first, second, and third goals, and he was overjoyed.
He jumped up in excitement multiple times. But after the final whistle, when everyone started leaving, we noticed Stephen wasn’t getting up like the rest of us. That’s when we realized something was wrong.”an eyewitness said
According to eyewitnesses, Enang slumped in his seat and became unresponsive. He was immediately rushed to the Police Hospital in Akim, where medical personnel made desperate attempts to revive him, but he was ultimately pronounced dead.
His friends and family members have expressed shock and disbelief over the sudden loss of the officer.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has yet to comment on the tragic incident.
