Delta Civil Servant's Death Sparks Autopsy Demand, Panel Inquiry

The family of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Level 16 deputy director in Delta State's Ministry of Secondary Education, is arranging an autopsy after he died following a reported workplace altercation. His brother Oghenevwogaga Abeda said the investigating police officer has requested contact with a pathologist and the family visited incident locations on Tuesday.

Delta State Government, led by Secretary to the State Government Dr. Kingsley Emu, visited the family on Saturday to offer condolences and assure that justice would prevail. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori directed the Commissioner of Police to investigate thoroughly and constituted an administrative panel of serving and retired civil servants.

“Definitely, arrangement for autopsy is already in place. The IPO on the matter is already asking that we get in contact with a pathologist.”

Despite the government's assurances, the family rejected the condolence visits, according to Leadership News. The administrative panel began its inaugural sitting on Tuesday as police continue their investigation with some suspects reportedly in custody.

Civil servants remain divided on the process. One anonymous worker urged patience for both investigations to conclude, while others question whether the internal panel can deliver impartial justice given the workplace nature of the incident.