The deceased was involved in an altercation with a civilian lady and some personnel in Navy Town Barracks, the statement said.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Nigerian Navy said on Thursday that three of its personnel and a civilian are being held in close custody as investigation over the death of its civilian worker, Ifeanyi Onumaegbu, is ongoing.
Onumaegbu worked at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Navy Town, Ojo Lagos.
In a statement released by Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, the Nigerian Navy expressed deep sadness over Onumaegbu’s demise and the events leading up to it.
According to the statement, Onumaegbu, a longstanding employee of the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, was discovered dead in his office after an altercation with individuals.
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The statement said Onumaegbu had been working at the hospital since 2009 in the Laboratory Department.
“The navy is deeply saddened by the demise of Mr Ifeanyi Onumaegbu and the circumstances surrounding his death.
“On March 31, he was found lifeless in his office at NNRH.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that on March 26, the deceased was involved in an altercation with a civilian lady and some NN personnel in Navy Town Barracks,” Adams-Aliu said.
The statement noted that Onumaegbu’s body has been moved to a reputable government hospital in Lagos for autopsy, as requested by his family.
The navy said it remains committed to prosecuting anyone found culpable.