The House of Representatives has said that the National Assembly is in close contact with the relevant security and emergency agencies to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted on the decomposed body of an unidentified person found around the institution.
House spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi, said this while clarifying a development concerning the discovery of the decomposed body of an unidentified individual around the National Assembly Complex on Sunday.
On Monday night, Rotimi said the clarification followed the official report issued by the Nigeria Police Force, which remains the lead investigative authority.
He said the House leadership considered it a duty to keep the public adequately informed to prevent speculation and misinformation.
According to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), National Assembly Division, the deceased, suspected to be a labourer at a construction site within the complex, was found at about 09:00 hours inside a red Peugeot 406 vehicle (Registration No. BWR-577 BF). The car was parked outside the Annex Building Gate, close to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
“The body, discovered in a sleeping position on the back seat, was already in an advanced state of decomposition. The police have since evacuated the remains to the mortuary and confirmed that efforts are underway to establish the deceased’s identity and notify the family accordingly.
“The National Assembly is in close contact with the relevant security and emergency agencies to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted. We commend the Nigeria Police Force for its swift response and will continue to monitor developments closely.
“On behalf of the House of Representatives, we extend our sympathies to the family and associates of the deceased, once identified, and assure members of the public that updates will be communicated transparently as investigations progress,” Rotimi stated.
