The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said, it is aware of a “disturbing” video which has gone viral, revealing a young woman in an unconscious State with her hands tied behind her in a hotel in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja.
The FCT Police Commissioner, CP Ajao S. Adewale, who “swiftly” swung into action, ordered a “thorough and discreet” investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sad incident.
Introductory investigation revealed the lady as Aladi Offikwu Johnson, also known as Tessy, a female from Benue State, who checked into a hotel located at 3rd Avenue, Gwarinpa, on 16th June, 2025, accompanied by an unidentified male who was subsequently observed to have left the premises without her.
This was made known via a press release titled ‘FCT Police Command launches investigation into viral video of unconscious lady found in Gwarimpa Hotel’, signed by SP Josephine Adeh, ANIPR., Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, on Wednesday 18 June, 2025, posted on the FCT Police Command official X account.
According to the Press Release: “The FCT Police Command is aware of a disturbing viral video showing a young woman 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 Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim, later 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 victim was discovered unconscious by hotel staff during routine service rounds, prompting immediate notification to the Police. She was confirmed dead upon medical evaluation.
“While the investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police urges members of the public to remain calm and allow the Police to carry out a comprehensive inquiry.
“The Commissioner advises 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 also calls 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.”
