Suspect detained for attempted murder for ritual ‬

‪Abdullateef Fowewe‬

‪The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the receipt of one Joseph Efe, a 30-year-old male suspect of Ondo State, from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command.‬

The suspect was arrested according to a statement on Monday by the FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in connection to the alleged kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder of a 25-year-old lass, by forcefully detaining her to a room in Top View Hotel, Wuse area of Abuja, allegedly for ritual purposes.

Adeh stated that the suspect gagged the victim and tied her legs and hands with tape.

The statement reads, “The suspect was arrested on 17th September, 2024, in connection to the alleged kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder of one Olivia Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, a 25-year-old female of Abia State, by forcefully and criminally confining her to a room in Top View hotel, Wuse, allegedly for ritual purposes as purported in viral video footage making rounds wherein the the victim was gagged, her legs and hands tied with tape.

“While discreet investigation into the matter has commenced, the FCT police command wishes to reaffirm its commitment to collaborate with other relevant security agencies in the effort against crime and criminality within the Federal Capital Territory.”