Naijaonpoint reports that Agun reportedly slumped and died at an event in Benin City on Thursday, organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates.
According to Daily Post, the commandant died shortly after delivering his keynote address.
Agun was said to have been rushed to the Military Hospital at Airport Road, Benin City, for medical attention, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
In a related development, the Deputy Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State, Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu has slumped and died.
The party announced the unfortunate incident in a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, MacDonald Amadi.
Asuzu, who was also the convener of Ikoro Ndigbo and a leading voice in Igbo sociocultural thought, reportedly slumped and died in the early hours of Wednesday.
The ADC described his passing as a devastating loss, noting his contributions as a “man of uncommon intellect, conviction, and service.”
A native of Umuma Isiaku in Ideato South Local Government Area, Asuzu combined academic brilliance with grassroots activism. He held degrees in Theology and Political Science and was pursuing a doctorate before his death.
Beyond party politics, he was a theologian, entrepreneur, cultural advocate, and founder of Igbo Intelligentsia Renaissance, a platform that promoted cultural renewal and intellectual engagement.
He was also the founder and national leader of I Stand With ADC, a coalition support group that mobilised citizens for democratic participation.
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asuzu built a reputation as a prolific writer, public affairs analyst, and visiting lecturer.
The statement further described him as a loving husband, devoted father, and mentor who inspired many in both religious and secular circles.
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