The FCT Police Command has initiated an investigation into a viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her back in a hotel room in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja.
According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.
‘’Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim, later identified as Aladi Offikwu Johnson, also known as Tessy, a female from Benue State, checked into a hotel located at 3rd Avenue, Gwarinpa, on 16th June, 2025, in the company of an unidentified male who was later observed to have exited the premises without her.
The victim was discovered unconscious by hotel staff during routine service rounds, prompting immediate notification to the Police. She was confirmed dead upon medical evaluation.
While the investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police urges members of the public to remain calm and allow the Police to carry out a comprehensive inquiry.”
Adeh emphasized that the Commissioner advises young women to exercise caution in their interactions, particularly with unfamiliar individuals. They should also consistently inform trusted friends or family members about their whereabouts for safety reasons.
He urged hotel operators to enhance their internal security measures, including requiring mandatory identity verification for guests and installing functional surveillance systems to assist in both deterrence and investigations.
Additionally, Adeh expressed that the state police command extends its condolences to the family of the deceased and reassured the public that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.
PRESS RELEASE 18th June, 2025 FCT POLICE COMMAND LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO VIRAL VIDEO OF UNCONSCIOUS LADY FOUND IN GWARIMPA HOTEL The FCT Police Command is aware of a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room located in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. In swift response to the tragic incident, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident. Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim, later identified as Aladi Offikwu Johnson, also known as Tessy, a female from Benue State, checked into a hotel located at 3rd Avenue, Gwarinpa, on 16th June, 2025, in the company of an unidentified male who was later observed to have exited the premises without her. The victim was discovered unconscious by hotel staff during routine service rounds, prompting immediate notification to the Police. She was confirmed dead upon medical evaluation. While the investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police urges members of the public to remain calm and allow the Police to carry out a comprehensive inquiry. The Commissioner advises young ladies to exercise caution in their interactions, especially with unfamiliar individuals, and to always share their whereabouts with trusted friends or family members for safety purposes. He also calls on hotel operators to strengthen internal security protocols, including mandatory identity verification for guests and the installation of functional surveillance systems to aid both deterrence and investigation. The Command commiserates with the family of the deceased and assures that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice. Further updates will be communicated in due course. SP Josephine Adeh, ANIPR., Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja. 07038979348
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