The Delta State Police Command said it has concluded an investigation concerning the death of Mr Okediachi Emeka, who was alleged to have been killed by the Police in the State.
The Delta State Police spokesman, Bright Edafe, said that autopsy results have proved that the police were not culpable in the death of Emeka.
Edafe explained that following the death of Mr Okediachi Emeka which occurred on the 14th of November 2024, the Command stated on 29th November 2024 assuring members of the public and concerned family members of the deceased 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 will be punished.
The image manager recounted: “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, hypertensive heart disease, 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 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.”
