The Delta State Police Command has been vindicated of any connection with the death of one Mr Okediachi Emeka, which occurred on the 14th of November, 2024.
Recall that the Command, in reaction to the alleged link of the Police to the death, issued a statement on 29th November 2024, assuring members of the public and concerned family members of the deceased’s that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, had ordered an immediate investigation with the assurance that if the Policemen were found to be culpable, they would be dealt with according to the law.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, said in line with the CP directive, a discreet investigation was carried out, which necessitated the conduct of an autopsy.
The statement revealed that the autopsy was carried out on 7th December 2024, in the presence of some family members of the deceased’s and conducted by two pathologists, one of whom was chosen by the deceased’s family
” The Command wishes to inform members of the public that the autopsy report is finally out and the causes of death, as revealed by the autopsy report, are as follows:
1 (a). Hypertensive heart disease
1 (b). Uncontrolled Hypertension complicated by pharmacological agents as indicated in the toxicology report which includes a concentration of hard drugs such as Tramadol, Morphine, Opium, Diazepine, Amitriptyline, and Ethyl Alcohol.
” It is on this note that the CP 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 “, the statement warned.
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