Police Launches Investigation Into Viral Video Of Unconscious Lady In Abuja Hotel By Shalom Oludele

Police Launches Investigation Into Viral Video Of Unconscious Lady In Abuja Hotel

By Shalom Oludele

The FCT Police Command has commented on 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.

According to a press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, ANIPR,  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 revealed 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 investigation is ongoing on the tragic incident, Adewale urged members of the public to remain calm and allow the Police to carry out a comprehensive inquiry.

The commissioner 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 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 sympathized with the family of the deceased and assures that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.