Following the demise of a hotel manager in Abia State, identified as Achimugu Etubi, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered thorough investigation of his death.

It was said that the deceased has been brutally beaten by the Nigerian Army which led to his death.

It was also gathered that the incident was after a Nigerian Air Force cadet, Emmanuel Onyemereche, reportedly drowned in the hotel’s swimming pool.

In a statement on Sunday, by the Army,  Director Army public Relations, Maj. Gen. onyema Nwachukwu, stating the concerns about the allegations reported against his men.

Nwachukwu, added that as a regard to this incident, the Chief of Army Staff had directed an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of the deceased.

The statement read, “The Nigerian Army is deeply concerned by the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death of a hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia State, as reported in some online media.

“In response to this unfortunate incident, the Chief of Army Staff has promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the facts and bring to book, anyone found culpable.”

Onyema, while offering condolences to the families of the deceased, he assured them that justice would be served in the matter.

“The NA extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased manager, Achimugu Etubi, and the Nigerian Air Force Officer Cadet Emmanuel Onyemereche and assure the public that every effort will be made to ensure that justice is served.

“The Army is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and discipline, and, therefore, any personnel found culpable of wrongdoing will face appropriate legal sanctions.

“The Nigerian Army is resolute in its pursuit of truth and justice, and we will keep the public informed about the investigation.”