According to Vanguard, The family of Dr. Chukwuemeka Sunday Agbo, a 45-year-old polio specialist with the World Health Organization (WHO), has called on the Nigerian government, United Nations, and human rights organizations to intervene in the investigation of his suspicious death in Amman, Jordan....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Dr. Agbo, who began working at WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) in Jordan in May 2024, was found dead on June 9, 2024. Initial reports claimed he fell from the roof of a three-story building. However, his family disputes this, citing evidence of severe assault and inconsistencies in the official narrative.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!An independent autopsy conducted in Nigeria revealed multiple skull fractures caused by blunt force trauma, ruling out a fall or suicide. Pathologists noted:
His skull was shattered into 28 fragments.
There were no fractures to his neck, spine, or limbs, which would typically result from a high fall.
Visible injuries on his face, including a swollen right eye and deep forehead lacerations, suggested he was attacked.
The autopsy findings contradicted the initial Jordanian report, which omitted key details and downplayed evidence of foul play.
The family expressed frustration with WHO’s lack of cooperation in the investigation, despite the organization’s duty under UN protocols to support inquiries into suspicious staff deaths. Efforts to engage the WHO and the UN Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) have yielded no results, further raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
Dr. Agbo’s brother, Jideofor, highlighted the hostility his sibling faced at work and the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. The family is urging:
The Nigerian government to intervene through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora Commission.
The UN and WHO to initiate a thorough investigation, as mandated by the UN Handbook for Action in Cases of Death in Service.
Dr. Agbo, who had worked on polio eradication in several African countries, was a committed public health professional and a devoted family man. His death, just six weeks into his full-time role at WHO, has left his wife, children, siblings, and aged mother seeking closure.
“We demand accountability and justice for Dr. Emeka’s untimely death,” Jideofor stated, emphasizing the need for better protection for African staff in international organizations.
