Investigation reveals police is not responsible for the death of Okediachi Emeka – Delta State Police Command
By Onome Naomi
Following the death of Mr. Okediachi Emeka, which occurred on the 14th of November 2024, it was alleged that the police were responsible for his death. The Command issued a statement on 29th November 2024 assuring members of the public and concerned family members of the deceased that the commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered an immediate investigation with the assurance that if the policemen were found to be culpable, they will be punished.
The CP, as promised, ensured that a discreet investigation was carried out, which necessitated the conduct of an autopsy.
The autopsy was carried out on the 7th of December, 2024, in the presence of some family members of the deceased and conducted by two pathologists; one of the pathologists was brought by the family of the deceased.
The command wishes to inform members of the public that the autopsy report is finally out, and as promised, the command wishes to inform members of the public of the outcome. The cause of death as revealed by the autopsy report is as follows:
1a. Hypertensive heart disease
1b. Uncontrolled hypertension complicated by pharmacological agents as indicated in the toxicology report, which includes a concentration of hard drugs such as tramadol, morphine, opium, diazepam, amitriptyline, and ethyl alcohol.
It is on this note that the CP therefore advises parents, wards, and particularly the youths to stay away from drug abuse as it is seen in this case. Abusing hard drugs is dangerous to the heart and could lead to untimely death.
SP. Edafe Bright, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, PPRO Delta State Police Command Asaba, related this report to the press on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
