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Umuahia Homicide: Hospital Awaits Autopsy Go-Ahead

The Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia Imo State, is awaiting a go-ahead to carry out an autopsy on the two persons who were killed at the Bar Cum … Continue reading Umuahia Homicide: Hospital Awaits Autopsy Go-Ahead


Nigeria_Police_Armoured_Personnel_CarrierThe Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia Imo State, is awaiting a go-ahead to carry out an autopsy on the two persons who were killed at the Bar Cum Hotel, Uyo Street, Umuahia, Abia state.

Three among the six people rushed to the hospital on Tuesday, have recovered while one is still in the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Centre.

All attempts to get information from the patients were blocked. Meanwhile, the hospital management said they were still awaiting the results of the blood samples.

Investigation has followed the homicide that has left people within the neighbourhood in fear as they said it was caused by an unknown ghost.

When Channels Television visited the scene of the incident, Police had cordoned off the street to forestall unwarranted action or breakdown of law and order.

Eyewitness said that the occupants of the building claimed that it was an unknown ghost that caused the deaths.

He narrated that the coming of the hotel in the neighbourhood had led to all manner of crimes, hinting that the latest incident was the second time such was happening in a row.

Meanwhile, the Police Commissioner in the state, Adeleye Oyebade, confirmed the death of the two persons and said that the other four involved in the incident were presently recuperating at the Accident and Emergency Unit of Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia.

Although reporters were not allowed to ask questions or take shots, the crowd outside the emergency unit equally were not allowed to give out any information.

Mr Adeleye has also urged Abia residents to go about their lawful duties, as Police were on top of the issue.

He said that investigations were still ongoing to unravel the mystery behind the death and injuries inflicted on the people.