Nigeria’s former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.) collapsed midway during the oration at the grave side of late Maj Gen David Akpodiete Ejoor, in Ovwor-Olomu Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday, April 3rd, 2019.
Military personnel made efforts to bar visual coverage of the incident. Ambulance stationed in front of the special tent.
The former leader was promptly rushed by some top echelons of the military into the special tenth for emergency resuscitation.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and Chief James Onanefe Ibori went into the tenth to ensure he recovers. Military and Delta State ambulances were immediately moved closed to the tent in case the former Head of State’s health deteriorates further.
Thereafter, Ibori and the governor were seen coming from the special tent, an indication that the former Army General has recovered.