The Delta State Police Command has released the autopsy report of Mr. Okediachi Emeka, who passed away on November 14, 2024.
The report reveals that Emeka’s death was caused by hypertensive heart disease and uncontrolled hypertension, complicated by pharmacological agents, including hard drugs such as tramadol and morphine.
The police command had faced allegations of being responsible for Emeka’s death, prompting the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, to order an immediate investigation.
A statement by Delta State Police spokesman, SP Edafe Bright, said the investigation included an autopsy conducted by two pathologists, one of whom was brought in by Emeka’s family.
The autopsy report’s findings have cleared the police of any wrongdoing, urging parents, guardians, and young people to avoid drug abuse, which can lead to untimely death.
Conducted by the Delta State Police Command, with an autopsy performed by two pathologists
Edafe Bright, emphasized the importance of avoiding drug abuse, cicting its dangers to the heart and potential for leading to untimely death.
The statement reads, “Following the death of Mr Okediachi Emeka which occurred on the 14th of November 2024 and 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 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 are 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, 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.”
