FCT Police Launch Probe into Death of 27-Year-Old Woman in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old woman, Miss Esther Akwaji, who was reported missing and later confirmed dead at a hospital in Abuja.
According to the police, a distress call was received at about 11:00 a.m. on January 22, 2026, at the Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division from Mr. Peter Akwaji, who reported that his sister left home around 3:00 p.m. on January 21, saying she was heading to a bank in Dei-Dei, but failed to return.
Mr. Akwaji told the police that later that night, around 10:30 p.m., he received an anonymous phone call from a man who claimed to be Esther’s boyfriend. The caller alleged that Esther had visited him at his residence, where he bought her food. After eating, she reportedly began vomiting and was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead while receiving treatment.
Police operatives from the Dei-Dei Division immediately proceeded to Kubwa General Hospital, where Esther’s body was recovered and deposited at the hospital mortuary for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The police said investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death, while efforts are being intensified to locate and arrest the alleged boyfriend, who is currently on the run.
The FCT Police Command assured the public of a thorough investigation and vowed that anyone found responsible would be brought to justice. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.