Detectives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have begun investigation into the death of a 27-year-old lady, Ms Esther Akwaji, who left home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, for a bank but died after visiting boyfriend at his residence in Abuja.
Confirming the lady’s death, the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that on January 22, at about 11a.m., the Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division received a distress call from one Mr. Peter Akwaji, who reported that his sister, Ms. Akwaji, left home on January 21 at about 3p.m., saying that she was going to a bank in Dei-Dei but never returned.
The deceased’s brother further disclosed that at about 10:30p.m. on same day, he received an anonymous telephone call from an individual who identified himself as the deceased’s boyfriend. The caller stated that Esther had visited him at his residence, and he bought food for her which she ate, but started vomiting thereafter.
Thenewsbearer learnt that the boyfriend claimed that Esther was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital where she was confirmed dead while receiving treatment.
“Following the report, a team of police operatives from the Dei-Dei Division immediately swung into action and proceeded to Kubwa General Hospital, where the lifeless body of Ms Esther Akwaji was recovered and deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy, to determine the exact cause of death.
“Discreet investigations have commenced and efforts are currently ongoing to trace and apprehend the alleged boyfriend, who is presently on the run.
“The Command assures members of the public of its unwavering commitment to a thorough investigation and to ensuring that all persons found culpable are brought to justice.
“Further developments will be communicated as investigations progress,” the PPRO said in a statement.
