FCT Police probes viral video of dead lady found in Gwarinpa hotel

By Stanley Onyekwere

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a young woman found unconscious, with her hands tied in a hotel room located in Gwarinpa District of Abuja.

Adewale, who described the incident as unfortunate and disturbing, said preliminary investigation reveals that the victim, 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 CP, in a statement from Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Police Command,

Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, added that the victim was discovered unconscious by hotel staff during routine service rounds, prompting immediate notification to the Police.

According to him, the victim was confirmed dead upon medical evaluation.

Furthermore, the FCT Commissioner of Police urged members of the public to remain calm, and allow the Police to carry out a comprehensive inquiry.

He also advised 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 equally  called 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”, the statement added.