Police and school reject claims of cover-up in toddler’s death case
The Rivers State Police Command and Wisdom Gate International School have denied accusations of concealing information regarding the death of two-year-old Winnie Akekue. The police confirmed they have received the autopsy report and stated it would be released to the family upon request. Dr Lasuaka Akekue, the child's father, alleged that both the school and police were not transparent about the circumstances of his daughter's death. Both the police and school maintain that investigations are ongoing and that they are cooperating fully with authorities.
What happened
- The police confirmed the death of Winnie Akekue after a bookshelf reportedly fell on her at Wisdom Gate International School.
- The autopsy report has been received by the police, who say it will be given to the family once they formally apply for it.
- Dr Lasuaka Akekue accused the school of cleaning up the scene and moving the bookshelf before informing the family.
- The school expressed sadness over the incident and stated it is cooperating with authorities for a thorough investigation.
- Both the police and school denied any attempt to withhold information or pressure the family to settle the matter quietly.
