Father Of Deceased Cadet Claims Cover-Up After Autopsy Rules Out Drowning

Father Of Deceased Cadet Claims Cover-Up After Autopsy Rules Out Drowning

Following the release of the autopsy report on his son, who allegedly died in a swimming pool in Umuahia, Ephraim Onyemereneche, the father of the victim, has accused various agencies of a “conspiracy of silence” regarding the investigation……..CONTINUE READING

The incident occurred on April 4, 2024, when CDT Emmanuel Chidiebere Onyemereneche, a cadet from NAF Tarmac Four, was reported to have drowned in a hotel pool in Umuahia. The cadet, nearing graduation from the National Defence Academy, had gone to the hotel with friends. According to reports, he vanished from the pool surface around 6:37 pm, and his body was later recovered by the state fire service and confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

Despite the initial statements from the police, Nigerian Army, and Navy about their awareness of the case, Onyemereneche alleges that the investigation has been obstructed. He criticized the lack of progress and accused the agencies of failing to act, describing their response as a “conspiracy of silence.”

Onyemereneche detailed his son’s background, noting his extensive military training and service. He explained that during the autopsy on June 29, 2024, at the Federal Medical Center, numerous observers, including police and military officials, were present. However, despite being informed that the results were available, Onyemereneche has faced difficulties obtaining a satisfactory response from authorities.

He claimed that efforts to engage the National Defence Academy and other relevant bodies have been met with indifference. The father expressed frustration over the lack of investigation into the hotel’s role and other potential suspects, questioning why certain individuals and entities are being protected from scrutiny.

Onyemereneche also criticized the local government and state authorities for their lack of action and alleged that his petitions have been ignored or mishandled. He highlighted discrepancies with past cases where similar incidents received more attention.

The autopsy, dated August 22, 2024, and signed by a Consultant Pathologist, confirmed that Chidiebere did not die by drowning, reinforcing Onyemereneche’s call for justice.