Staff of the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education are calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Ministry. Adeda reportedly died after being rushed to the Asaba Specialist Hospital from his home. The circumstances surrounding his death have generated public speculation, with ministry staff and sources familiar with the incident urging calm and a fact-based probe.
According to sources, Adeda had just been redeployed as CIE Isoko South and was posted to the Science Education Department with his office located in the state secretariat building. However, he drove to the Exams and Standards Department, where he attempted to use his car to attack some of his colleagues and damaged properties. Video evidence from the Examination and Standards Department, which is currently in possession of investigators, shows strange and violent behavior by Adeda.
The video footage, which was referenced by sources, clearly shows Adeda using his car to ram vehicles and property within the ministry premises, endangering lives. Before he was brought under control and taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Adeda's actions had become increasingly erratic. Following the incident, staff members have appealed to the police to conduct a discreet and professional investigation to establish the full chain of events that led to his death.
Staff members have expressed concerns about the ambiguity surrounding the incident, emphasizing that no conclusion should be reached without a proper investigation. They have urged everyone to remain calm and to stop circulating unverified claims that could heighten tension. According to the workers, only a transparent investigation will establish the facts and put to rest questions surrounding the tragedy.
Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, has denied allegations linking him to any physical attack on Adeda. Ashibogwu stated that he had received distress calls from the Director of Examinations, who reported that Adeda had attacked people and threatened to kill anyone who approached him. When Ashibogwu encountered Adeda, he asked whether he knew him, but Adeda said he did not want to know him and threatened to attack anyone who came near him.
Ashibogwu described himself as a non-violent person and urged the public and media to allow investigations to be based on facts, video evidence, and medical history rather than speculation. He alleged that Adeda became violent during their encounter and attacked him. The Commissioner emphasized the need for a fact-based investigation, saying that it is essential to rely on evidence rather than unverified claims.
The incident has raised concerns about the welfare of civil servants and the need for adequate support systems in the workplace. As the investigation into Adeda's death continues, staff members and the general public are awaiting the outcome, hoping that it will provide clarity and closure on the tragic events that unfolded at the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education.
Key points
- Ministry staff are demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Deputy Director Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda.
- Video evidence shows Adeda's erratic and violent behavior before he was taken to the hospital.
- Commissioner Ashibogwu has denied allegations of physical attack on Adeda, urging a fact-based investigation.
