Manila, June 11 -- The family of Divine Adili, one of the two Ateneo student-athletes who died from drowning in Aurora province, has requested an autopsy before the repatriation of his remains, the Nigerian Embassy in Manila disclosed.

In a statement released Wednesday, the embassy said it has not received official report from authorities suggesting foul play.

Adili, 21, and fellow basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia, 19, passed away on Monday after drowning during a teambuilding activity in Dipaculao.

The embassy said three student-athletes were reportedly caught in the strong sea current, the third one survived.

"We wish to assure Nigerians that the relevant Philippine authorities have commenced investigations, while other stak...