According to sources, the former international midfielder slumped in his hotel located in Gwolshe, off Tudunwada Ring road, Jos in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to a close associates of the former player, Christopher was managing high blood pressure, thought to be mild.
The deceased was seen on Tuesday in company of his friends full of life and never showed any sign of serious health challenge.
Though the Plateau police command is yet to confirm the death, his body has been deposited at the Plateau Specialists hospital.
A source said autopsy is being expected to be conducted at the hospital before he is buried.
Recall that Christopher made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and went on to accumulate 11 appearances.
He was part of the Nigerian squad that went to the 2002 World Cup in Korea/Japan.
Christopher began his senior career at Katsina United in 1999. Following spells at Sharks and Bendel Insurance, he moved to Belgium in 2001 when he signed for Royal Antwerp.
He also played for Levski Sofia in Bulgaria, Swedish club Trelleborgs FF, Alania Vladikavkaz in Russia and Herfølge BK in Denmark before announcing his retirement from football at the end of the 2006/2007 season.
He, however, returned and signed for Nasarawa United in October 2012. He has been with the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club ever since.
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