Reps Break Silence on Laborer Who Mysteriously Died While Sleeping in His Car Near NASS
- The House of Representatives confirmed the discovery of a man’s body in a red Peugeot near the National Assembly on September 7
- Police, as the lead investigators, reported the deceased was likely a construction worker; his body was found decomposed in the vehicle
- The remains were evacuated to a mortuary, with investigations ongoing to confirm his identity, as the Reps pledged transparency and public updates
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FCT, Abuja - The House of Representatives has broken it silence on over a development concerning the discovery of the body of an unidentified individual around the National Assembly Complex on Sunday, September 7.
A statement signed by the spokesperson of the House of Representatives and cited by Legit.ng noted that the clarification followed the official report issued by the Nigeria Police Force.
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Police investigating case, says Reps
Recognising that the police remains the lead investigative authority on the matter, the Reps noted that it considers it a duty to keep the public properly informed in order to prevent speculation and misinformation.
Quoting a report by 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 statement reads:
"The vehicle 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."
Reps: Body of man evacuated, taken to the mortuary
The reps noted that 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 statement further reads:
"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."
It added:
"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."
Source: Legit.ng
