The family of Daniel Yedzimai, a staff member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Adamawa State, is demanding answers following controversies surrounding his death, burial and the alleged handling of his properties.
The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed the arrest of a woman, Elizabeth Andrew, on November 3, 2026, in connection with the ongoing investigation.
According to the police, Andrew is being interrogated at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding Yedzimai’s death and determine how his belongings were handled.
The deceased’s family reportedly became suspicious after discovering that he had been buried on October 10 without the knowledge or participation of his immediate relatives. This was despite earlier assurances that his body would be taken to a mortuary.
His younger brother, Sunday Marye Daniel, said he travelled to Yola after receiving news of his brother’s death, only to discover that the burial had already taken place.
He questioned why the family was excluded from the burial, particularly as Yedzimai had reportedly appeared to be in good health earlier on the day he died.
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The controversy reportedly deepened following disagreements over the deceased’s properties, including houses, a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, mobile phones, ATM cards and other valuables.
The deceased’s wife, Laraba Daniel, also dismissed claims that their marriage had ended before his death, insisting that they had been married for 23 years and remained together until his passing. She explained that she was in Kaduna caring for her sick father when the incident occurred.
Confirming the arrest, the police spokesperson, CSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the command received a formal complaint from the deceased’s relatives and subsequently commenced an investigation.
He added that the Commissioner of Police had directed a discreet investigation led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of CID to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death, burial and alleged handling of the deceased’s properties.
The police assured that all allegations would be thoroughly investigated, adding that investigations remain ongoing.
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