Senate orders probe into corps member’s death in Enugu

The Senate on October 15 ordered a joint investigation into the death of corps member Etimbuk Daniel at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Enugu State, directing its committees to work with the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services. The probe is to establish the circumstances of Daniel’s death and determine whether negligence or deficiencies in medical care contributed. The Senate’s resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Senator Aniekan Bassey. The committees named include those responsible for police affairs, judiciary, human rights and legal matters, youth development and health. Bassey told the chamber that reports indicated Daniel developed a headache and experienced delays in receiving adequate medical attention at the camp clinic. Those claims have not been established by the investigation. The Senate’s inquiry is intended to determine what happened and whether any lapses occurred in his care. Daniel was a former Students Union Government president of Akwa Ibom State University and had begun his mandatory national service. Senators expressed condolences to his family and the university community. The...