Reported By Mary Udezue | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Owerri, Imo State — Tragedy struck the Nigeria Police Force this week after Inspector Ekele Peter, a police officer attached to the Imo State Government House, was found dead in his room at his official accommodation. The discovery of his body has sparked concern and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to security sources, Inspector Peter — originally from Ofante, Kogi State — died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, but his lifeless body was only discovered on Friday, December 19, 2025, by colleagues who became worried after losing contact with him. He was found inside his room, and initial accounts indicate that he was discovered without clothing, prompting questions about what transpired in the days before his death.
Police authorities have yet to issue an official statement confirming the cause of death, leaving family, colleagues and community members seeking clarity. It remains unclear whether Inspector Peter died of natural causes, health complications, foul play or other circumstances, and no formal autopsy or medical report has been made public as of this report.
Inspector Peter had been serving in Imo State in a posting that often places police officers close to political and administrative activity, with duties related to security coordination at the Government House. His death has come as a shock to fellow officers and residents, many of whom have expressed sympathy for his family and urged authorities to expedite forensic examinations and investigations to determine what happened.
Colleagues who discovered his body were seen on video covering him with a wrapper, indicating both the suddenness of the discovery and the somber mood among personnel at the scene. The lack of an immediate police communique has added to speculation on social media and within circles familiar with security operations in the state, though law enforcement protocols typically involve withholding details until official verification is complete.
The Nigeria Police Force is expected to investigate the matter thoroughly, including potential health, environmental or security factors that could have contributed to Inspector Peter’s death. In similar past incidents involving law enforcement personnel found dead under unusual circumstances, authorities have often conducted inquests, engaged pathologists and issued preliminary reports to family members. (General practice)
As the investigation unfolds, friends, colleagues and civil society observers will be watching closely for official findings that shed light on the officer’s untimely passing and ensure that due process is followed in determining the cause of his death.
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