Police Launch Probe Into Decomposed Body Found Outside National Assembly
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has begun investigations into the discovery of a decomposed body inside a car at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Sunday.
The deceased, identified as 55-year-old Gaddafi Iwar, a Tiv man and labourer at a construction site within the complex, was found in a red Peugeot 406 with registration number BWR-577 BF around 9:00 a.m. on September 7.
Police confirmed that the remains were first taken to the National Assembly Clinic for confirmation before being moved to Asokoro General Hospital, which reportedly rejected the body due to its advanced state of decomposition.
Leaders of the Tiv community later buried him at Gbawu village, a border town between Abuja Municipal Area Council and Kuje Area Council, to avert health risks.
FCT Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the police received a distress call on the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
“The Divisional Police Officer, National Assembly Division, immediately responded to the call and, upon arrival, discovered the deceased inside a red Peugeot 406 motor vehicle with registration number BWR-577 BF.
“The body was promptly evacuated to Asokoro General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed that it was already in an advanced state of decomposition.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, has ordered a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. He directed that efforts be intensified to establish the identity of the deceased.
“Further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” Adeh said.
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