Family writes IGP, seeks thorough investigation into disappearance of brother's corpse

The Okammelu household has written the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to request a supplementary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the corpse of their late brother.

The request was made in a letter written by Joseph Ofor, Esq, counsel to Chief Osita Okammelu, the complainant within the matter, and addressed to the IGP. Okammelu had earlier petitioned the IGP over the disappearance of the brother’s stays.

Following the petition, the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team, IGP-IRT, was mandated to analyze the matter. A report of the investigation has since been launched.

However, within the letter to the IGP, dated July 6, 2026, Okammelu, via his lawyer, Ofor, expressed reservations concerning the report of the investigation.

The letter said that the report contained a number of materials omissions, inconsistencies and investigative gaps which considerably have an effect on the completeness, equity and credibility of the investigation.

“Among other concerns, the report appears to: Admit the existence of possible criminal conspiracy and systemic failures, yet recommend prosecution of only one person;

“Acknowledge that important points of the investigation stay excellent whereas concurrently recommending rapid prosecution;

“Identify serious administrative and operational negligence without adequately investigating or recommending appropriate action against all persons who may bear criminal responsibility;

“Rely on monetary information, name information information and different documentary displays with out making complete findings therefrom.

“And leave unresolved, several critical issues relating to the chain of custody of the deceased’s corpse, the roles of other listed suspects, institutional responsibility, and the circumstances surrounding the unlawful release and disappearance of the corpse,” components of the letter learn.

The letter famous {that a} detailed evaluation figuring out the gaps has been ready to reveal why the IGP-IRT investigation report requires additional overview.

“In the interest of justice, public confidence in the investigative process, and the need to ensure that every person who may bear criminal responsibility is properly investigated, our client requests that your distinguished office be pleased to direct a supplementary investigation into the matter, with particular attention to the issues highlighted,” the letter addressed to the IGP added.

The letter additional careworn {that a} thorough and complete investigation will be sure that the reality is totally uncovered and that justice is completed to all events with out worry or favor.