The 20-year-old Cadet Airforce Officer, Emmanuel Onyeomereneche, who drowned in a hotel swimming pool, in Abia State was laid to rest on Saturday, July 6.

He was buried in his hometown at Okwuta Ibeku community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.

The young officer, on April 9, 2024, drowned at 6:37 pm in the pool and was recovered nearly three hours later, at 9:58 pm, due to a delayed and challenging rescue effort.

The state’s Police Command also confirmed the incident.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, said on Friday that “the attention of CPS was called to it, and investigation is ongoing.”

Information has it that the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ohafia, and the Navy formation in the state are also aware of the incident.

However, the wailers are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death while demanding justice and accountability.

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