The House of Representatives has called for an independent probe into the death of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel Sunday, at the orientation camp in Enugu state.
This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Procurement, Hon. Idem Unyime(APC, Akwa Ibom).
Moving the motion, Idem expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding Sunday’s death on October 11, 2026, after a reported medical emergency at the camp.
He noted that Sunday, a former president of the Students’ Union of the Government of Akwa Ibom State University, reportedly visited the camp clinic on October 7 after experiencing symptoms associated with malaria or typhoid.
The lawmaker informed that the deceased received initial treatment at the clinic and was subsequently discharged with oral medication.
According to Idem, concerns were however raised about the treatment he received, the deterioration of his condition, and an alleged delay in referring him to a hospital for further medical attention.
The lawmaker said an investigation was necessary to establish whether appropriate medical procedures were followed and whether timely intervention could have changed the outcome.
He expressed concern over reports that Sunday’s body was handed over to his family naked and with visible bruises, saying the allegations required a thorough, independent, and impartial investigation.
Idem emphasised the need to establish the circumstances surrounding both his death and the release of his body to provide clarity for the bereaved family and ensure accountability if any wrongdoing was established.
Adopting the motion, the House mandated its Committees on Youth Development, Health Care Services, Police Affairs, and Human Rights to investigate the incident and submit their findings within four weeks.
It urged the Federal Ministries of Youth Development and Health and Social Welfare, alongside the NYSC Directorate, to review and strengthen healthcare delivery and emergency response procedures at orientation camps nationwide.
