Dr. Rasheed Olaniyi, a close friend of the late Kunle Akinyele for over four decades, recounts a tragic incident that occurred during Akinyele’s wife’s 60th birthday celebration. While at the church event, Akinyele suddenly collapsed. As a medical doctor, Olaniyi immediately attempted CPR, but due to the chaotic situation, he was unable to fully administer it before Akinyele was rushed to the hospital.
Once at the hospital, Olaniyi joined the medical team in continuing the CPR efforts. Unfortunately, despite their attempts, it was too late, and Akinyele passed away.
This account underscores the emotional and challenging nature of the incident, as Dr. Olaniyi reflects on the difficulty of the situation and the feeling of being prevented from potentially saving his long-time friend.
Dr. Rasheed Olaniyi explains that his attempts to administer CPR on Kunle Akinyele were thwarted by several people who were present at the scene, none of whom were medical professionals. They were concerned and repeatedly shouted, “Don’t injure him! Don’t injure him!” Despite Olaniyi’s attempts to explain that CPR can sometimes involve breaking ribs as part of the life-saving procedure, they misunderstood his efforts and saw them as harmful. As a result, they physically pushed him away, which was a deeply frustrating experience for Olaniyi.#newsafro_
