Young Woman Found Murdered in Gwarimpa Hotel, Abuja

Ms. Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, from Olaidu, Edumoga in Benue State, was found murdered in a hotel room in Gwarimpa, Abuja. She checked into the hotel on 3rd Avenue, Gwarimpa, on June 16, 2025, accompanied by an unidentified man who later left the premises alone.

Hotel staff discovered Tessy’s lifeless body the following morning during routine checks. She was found half-naked, face down, with her hands tied behind her back. A syringe was found near her body, and her mobile phone was missing, suggesting possible robbery.

The hotel’s CCTV system was reportedly not operational at the time, complicating the investigation. Some hotel staff, including a receptionist who fled after the incident, are being questioned by police.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command, led by Commissioner CP Ajao Saka Adewale, has launched a thorough and discreet investigation and is conducting a manhunt for the unidentified male companion. The police have urged the public to remain calm and advised young women to exercise caution when interacting with strangers and to share their whereabouts with trusted contacts.

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The Commissioner also called on hotel operators to improve security measures, including mandatory identity verification and installation of functional CCTV cameras to prevent such tragedies.This tragic case highlights the urgent need for all hotels, regardless of size, to operate with effective surveillance systems to protect guests and aid investigations.

Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.