Three suspects have been arraigned before the FCT High Court 13 in Abuja over the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin, who was found dead in his residence in the Guzape area of the Federal Capital Territory.
The suspects, identified as Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade, were brought before the court on Monday on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide, culpable homicide and offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
According to the FCT Police Command, the incident occurred on May 15, 2026, after officers at the Guzape Divisional Headquarters received a distress call from a relative of the deceased, who reported that repeated attempts to reach him had failed.
Detectives who responded to the scene reportedly found Godwin unconscious in his room with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to Karu General Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead.
Police said investigations ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, initially led to the arrest of five suspects, including the deceased’s driver and gateman. However, following the conclusion of investigations, only Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were charged to court.
The prosecution alleged that the three defendants conspired to commit and carried out the culpable homicide of the deceased. It further alleged that Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony entered into a same-sex civil union, while Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were jointly charged with entering into a same-sex civil union, contrary to the provisions of the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
The court adjourned the matter until September 30, 2026, for further proceedings and ordered that the three defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending the hearing.
The FCT Police Command said it remains committed to ensuring justice for victims of crime while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons throughout the judicial process.