The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of Onyejekwe Izuchukwu, a US-based businessman, whose lifeless body was found in a hotel room in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State.
According to sources, the 62-year-old Izuchukwu, who resided in Texas, USA, had returned to Nigeria for business dealings when the tragic incident occurred on June 9, 2024. He had been staying at the hotel in Ikoyi while conducting the business activities that brought him back to the country.
Speaking anonymously to PUNCH Metro on Sunday, a source revealed that Izuchukwu had been lodging in the hotel since Thursday, June 6. On June 9, around 7 pm, one of the cleaners, while attempting to clean his room, discovered him lying motionless on the floor. Suspecting that the businessman had passed away, the cleaner informed the hotel management, who then reported the case to the police through their Chief Security Officer.
The source stated, “He (Izuchukwu) was a customer, who lodged in the hotel on June 6, 2024, and was found dead in his hotel room on June 9, 2024, around 7 pm by a cleaner in the hotel. It was the Assistant Chief Security Officer of the hotel located in Ikoyi who reported that Onyejekwe Izuchukwu, 62, was found dead on the floor of the room he lodged to the police. Despite discovering him in that state, a doctor was also invited to assess him and it was the doctor who confirmed him dead.”
Prior to his untimely death, an online platform, okay.ng, reported that Izuchukwu had served as the President of Bits and Drilling Tools, a division of Schlumberger. In this role, he spearheaded the development of innovative drilling technologies aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency in the oil and gas industry.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the command had initiated an investigation into the case. He stated, “Izuchukwu was found lifeless on the floor of the hotel room. A doctor confirmed him dead and his (Izuchukwu) corpse has been deposited in a morgue in Ikeja for autopsy. The command has commenced an investigation into the case.”
The tragic death of Onyejekwe Izuchukwu has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian business community and the Nigerian diaspora in the United States. As the police investigation unfolds, many are hoping for answers and closure regarding the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.
The incident also highlights the need for enhanced security measures and thorough investigations in cases involving the deaths of foreign nationals in Nigerian hotels. The Lagos State Police Command’s swift action in launching an investigation is a step in the right direction, as it seeks to uncover the truth behind this tragic event and bring any responsible parties to justice.
Credit: Punchng.com
