Woman found dead in Abuja as police begin investigation

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of an unidentified woman whose body was discovered in the Kubwa area of Abuja.

According to police sources, the woman was found on the Kubwa Expressway on Tuesday under circumstances that have raised concern. A bag believed to belong to the deceased was recovered a short distance from the scene.

Documents recovered from the deceased suggested she may have been a staff member of the FCT High Court.

In a brief statement on Wednesday, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that detectives had commenced work on the case.

She said, “The FCT Police Command is aware of this sad incident. Discreet investigations are ongoing to unravel the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. More information will be provided in due course as investigations progress.”

The development comes shortly after the killing of a nurse at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, identified as Chinemerem Chuwumeziem.

Her death sparked outrage and condemnation from the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, FCT Council.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the council chairman, Jama Medan, Chuwumeziem reportedly closed from afternoon duty on January 3 and boarded a vehicle on her way home, but did not arrive alive.