The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Manila has issued an official statement regarding the death of Divine Adili, a Nigerian student-athlete and basketball player at Ateneo de Manila University.
Embassy Coordination
According to the embassy, they are directly coordinating with the family of the deceased, the administration of Ateneo, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant authorities. Aside from Divine, Rene Baterbonia, a native of Agusan, also died in the incident.
Family Request
The family of Adili has requested that an autopsy be conducted before finalizing the repatriation of his remains to Nigeria. The embassy added that their coordination is focused on providing support to the family and ensuring that all necessary processes are properly carried out.
Appeal to the Nigerian Community
The embassy also called on the Nigerian community in the Philippines to remain calm and avoid speculations regarding the incident. They emphasized that spreading unverified information on social media about the death of the student-athlete should be avoided.
Overall Objective
Overall, the embassy aims to maintain order and respect for the family of Adili while the investigation and preparations for his return to Nigeria continue.
