Woman Slumps, Dies in Boyfriend’s House in Abuja

Residents of Dei-Dei in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, were thrown into shock after a 27-year-old woman, Esther Akwaji, reportedly collapsed and died under unclear circumstances. Reports indicate that Akwaji slumped and died while eating at her boyfriend’s residence.

Preliminary findings revealed that the boyfriend, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, allegedly fled the scene shortly after the incident, raising suspicion and triggering a police investigation.

It was also learned that Esther Akwaji, a resident of Nasarawa State, had travelled to Abuja to visit family members.

On January 21, she reportedly left her family’s home, telling relatives she was going to a Bank in Dei-Dei and never returned. Hours later, family members were reportedly contacted by a man who identified himself as Esther’s boyfriend, using her mobile phone.

Confirming the incident, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the Command had commenced a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Esther Akwaji’s death.

“The corpse has been deposited for autopsy to determine the actual cause of death, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect,” Adeh said.

Adeh also said the incident was reported on Thursday around 11:am by one Mr Peter Akwaji, who claimed to be Esther’s brother.

“Following the report, a team of Police operatives from the Dei-Dei Division immediately swung into action and proceeded to Kubwa General Hospital, where the lifeless body of Ms Esther Akwaji was recovered and deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy, to determine the exact cause of death.

“Discreet investigations have commenced and efforts are currently ongoing to trace and apprehend the alleged boyfriend, who is presently on the run”.

Adeh assured members of the public of police’s unwavering commitment to a thorough investigation and to ensuring that all persons found culpable are brought to justice. She added that further developments will be communicated throughout the investigation.