Nigerian Navy Initiates Probe Into Civilian Staff Member’s Death

Nigerian Navy Initiates Probe Into Civilian Staff Member’s Death

The Nigerian Navy (NN) has announced the commencement of an investigation into the death of one of its civilian staff members, Mr. Ifeanyi Onumaegbu…..READ ALSO Nigerian Navy Launches ‘Exercise Swift Response’ With 7 Ships And 2 Helicopters For Rescue Operations

Vice-Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, disclosed this in Lagos on Thursday, stating that Onumaegbu passed away at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital (NNRH) in Ojo, Lagos, where he was employed.

Ogalla clarified that the deceased had been a civilian staff member of the Ministry of Defence, serving in the Laboratory Department of the NNRH since 2009.

“The navy is deeply saddened by the demise of Mr. Ifeanyi Onumaegbu and the circumstances surrounding his death,” Ogalla remarked.

He revealed that Onumaegbu was discovered lifeless in his office at NNRH on March 31, prompting a preliminary investigation into the matter.

“It was found that on March 26, the deceased was involved in a confrontation with a civilian woman and some NN personnel in Navy Town Barracks,” Ogalla added.

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