Police begin investigation as Federal hospital staff dies of suspected suicide in Umuahia
Metro Police begin investigation as Federal hospital staff dies of suspected suicide in Umuahia Published on March 30, 2026 By Daniel Chibuike 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 DAILY POST, 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 told DAILY POST that 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. Don't Miss Police arrest 10 suspected armed robbers in Ibadan You may like Police arrest 10 suspected armed robbers in Ibadan Police arrest additional 14 suspects over alleged attack on personnel in Osun Police arrest suspected phone snatcher who stabbed victim to death in Kaduna Plateau police arrest kidnappers, gunrunners, in massive raids How assailants armed with pump-action rifle attacked Ondo Health Centre – Police Police rescue 7-year-old abducted in Borno