{"id":900916,"date":"2026-04-22T18:11:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/woman-collapses-dies-during-court-proceedings-in-edo\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:11:57","slug":"woman-collapses-dies-during-court-proceedings-in-edo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/woman-collapses-dies-during-court-proceedings-in-edo\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman Collapses, Dies During Court Proceedings In Edo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Panic and confusion erupted at the Federal High Court in Benin City on Tuesday after a female defendant collapsed and died during court proceedings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about alleged negligence and access to medical care for detainees.<\/p>\n

What began as a routine court session at Federal High Court 1 in Benin City quickly turned into a scene of chaos and grief.<\/p>\n

The deceased, 52-year-old Mrs. Titilayo Akindele, was in court over a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).<\/p>\n

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Sources say she had been in detention for about three months and was brought to court in a visibly weak and deteriorating state of health.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Akindele was first arraigned a day earlier and asked to present a medical report, which she was unable to provide. She was re-arraigned on Tuesday, March 31.<\/p>\n

Eyewitnesses reported that despite her critical condition\u2014including being unable to sit or stand\u2014court proceedings continued.<\/p>\n

Moments after her case was called, she suddenly slumped, causing panic among lawyers, court staff, and other litigants present.<\/p>\n

Efforts were made to revive her, but the absence of immediate medical facilities within the court premises complicated the situation.<\/p>\n

She was later confirmed dead, leaving the courtroom in shock.<\/p>\n

Following the incident, the court adjourned all remaining cases for the day in honour of the deceased, while her body was moved to a mortuary.<\/p>\n

The Edo State Command of the NDLEA is yet to issue an official statement, but sources indicate that an internal investigation may be underway.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Rebecka Pekar
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