Man, 40, Dies After Okpekepe Marathon Race

[Shola Sholaz]

Controversy Tuesday dogged the death of a middle aged man, identified as Victor Adepoju, 40, whose corpse was found by the side of a stream, 48-hours after last weekend's Okpekpe Marathon organized by the Edo State government in conjunction with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria(AFN). . Vanguard learnt that the deceased who was alleged to be a staff of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning was reportedly said to be one of the fans of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole decided to compete in the 10km road race as his best way of identifying with him and had N0 515 as his tag. . He did not however return home, as his corpse was found on Monday morning on the bank of a stream. . The circumstances leading to the death of Adepoju's was unclear press time. . His corpse is presently at the Lazarus Hospital in Fugar, Etsako central local council headquarters.