Abuja residents are currently grappling with a renewed sense of fear following the tragic discovery of another woman’s body along the Kubwa Expressway. This latest incident, involving a woman identified as Princess Ochigbo, comes just days after the brutal killing of a nurse in the Federal Capital Territory, leading many to believe that notorious “one-chance” robbery gangs are becoming increasingly bold.
Information gathered by Reports indicates that Princess Ochigbo’s lifeless body was found on Tuesday morning. Her handbag, which contained her identity card and other personal belongings, was recovered nearby. Documents found at the scene suggest she was an employee of the FCT High Court. The news broke on social media after a witness shared photos of her ID card online, urging anyone who recognized her to contact the Dawaki Police Division so her family could be notified.
This tragedy has struck a chord with a city already in mourning. Only a few days prior, the community was rocked by the death of Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, a dedicated nurse at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi. Chinemerem reportedly vanished after finishing her shift and was later found dead, a victim of the same violent criminal tactics. The Elegant Nurses Forum described her passing as an unacceptable loss, noting the irony of a woman who spent her life caring for others being failed by the very system meant to protect her.
Responding to the growing outcry, the FCT Police Command has confirmed that a high-level investigation is now underway. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the command is deeply aware of the situation and is working to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding Ochigbo’s death. While she promised that more details would be released as the investigation progresses, the assurance has done little to calm the nerves of commuters who rely on public transport daily.
Human rights groups and community leaders are now calling for a complete overhaul of the security strategy in the nation’s capital. Many argue that the lack of proactive policing and the absence of effective intelligence-led operations have left residents, particularly women, vulnerable to these violent syndicates. There is a loud and growing demand for the government to move beyond reactive statements and take decisive action to dismantle these criminal networks that operate under the guise of commercial transportation.
As the investigation into these recent killings continues, the atmosphere in Abuja remains tense. Residents are now more cautious than ever, calling for increased police visibility and a safer, more regulated public transport system to prevent more families from experiencing such avoidable heartbreak.
