The body of a junior staff of Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Umuahia, Mr. Ikenna Onuoha has been discovered in a bush path along Amaeke-Isiadu area of Umuahia North LGA of Abia State.
Onuoha, said to be a jovial and dedicated staff in FMC, Umuahia, was last week found lifeless at night.
The shocking discovery created panic and confusion among his wife, relatives, friends and colleagues in Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.
Confirming the development to newsmen, Abia State Police Command said preliminary investigation it carried out indicated that the hospital staff ‘suspectedly’ committed suicide’.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka said the attention of the Command was called to the incident, making detectives from the Command to visit the scene and take photographs.
“There was no sign of marks on his body. The body has been deposited at the mogue for preservation, and autopsy.
“But preliminary investigation showed that he suspectedly committed suicide.
“However, investigation is ongoing; the public will be updated on conclusion of investigation”, Chinaka said.
