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The family of deceased Ateneo Blue Eagle Divine Adili has requested for an autopsy on the body of the Nigerian player, according to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Adili together with teammate Rene Baterbonia drowned during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora last Monday.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/10/ateneo-students-hold-candlelight-vigil-for-colleagues-rene-baterbonia-divine-adili-2229">Ateneo students hold candlelight vigil for Rene Baterbonia, Divine Adili</a></div>&quot;The Embassy extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Nigerian community mourning this painful loss. We also extend our sympathies tot he family of the Filipino student athlete who similarly lost his life in the same incident,&quot; said the Embassy in a statement on Wednesday.The Nigerian embassy said it has been in direct contact with the family of the deceased, Ateneo de Manila University, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant authorities. &quot;The family has requested that an autopsy be conducted before arrangements for the repatriation of Mr. Adili&#x27;s remains to Nigeria are finalized,&quot; said the embassy.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/10/no-weights-attached-to-drowned-ateneo-athletes-aurora-pnp-1101">No weights attached to drowned Ateneo athletes—Aurora PNP</a></div>It also urged the Nigerian community in the Philippines to stay calm while investigations are being done over the deaths of the basketball players.&quot;The Nigerian community is kindly urged to remain calm, avoid speculation and refrain from circulating unverified information on social media,&quot; said the embassy.

The family of deceased Ateneo Blue Eagle Divine Adili has requested for an autopsy on the body of the Nigerian player, according to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The family of deceased Ateneo Blue Eagle Divine Adili has requested for an autopsy on the body of the Nigerian player, according to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Family seeks autopsy on Adili's body following drowning incident

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 10, 2026 11:03 PM PHT

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