Police investigate circumstances surrounding lady’s death in Abuja hotel

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a lady found unconscious in an Abuja hotel.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
She said the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Mr Ajao Adewale, gave the order following a viral video showing a young woman found unconscious in an Abuja hotel.

Adeh said the lady was 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 CP has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim, later identified as Aladi Johnson, also known as Tessy, a female from Benue, checked into a hotel located at 3rd Avenue, Gwarinpa, on June 16.

“The investigation revealed the lady checked into the hotel in the company of an unidentified male who was later observed to have exited the premises without her,” she said.

Adeh said the victim was discovered unconscious by hotel staff during routine service rounds, prompting immediate notification to the police.

She said the lady was, however, confirmed dead upon medical evaluation.
According to her, while the investigation is ongoing, the CP has urged the public to remain calm and allow the Police to carry out a comprehensive inquiry.

She said the CP had advised young ladies to exercise caution in their interactions, especially with unfamiliar individuals and always share their whereabouts with friends or family members for safety purposes.

Adeh said the CP called on hotel operators to strengthen internal security protocols, including mandatory identity verification for guests.

The CP called for the installation of functional surveillance systems to aid both deterrence and investigation.
The Commissioner who commiserates with the family of the deceased, said that efforts were being made to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.