Police in FCT arrest 8 suspects in connection with killing of Esther Okah

The Police in the Federal Capital territory have arrested eight suspects in connection with the stabbing of one Ms Esther Nasikah Okah during an attempt to snatch her bag in Abuja.

A statement confirming the attsck, signed ASP Danjuma Gajere Tanimu, on behalf of the FCT CP, said, “On the 5th May, 2019 at about 3am, one Esther Nasikah Okah was stabbed at CBN junction Ungwan Cement Karimo by an unknown assailant on her way home after a dinner outing with friends at Gwarimpa.

“One of her friends from the dinner Mr. Gokhan Boyaci a Turkish national of Dutse Alhaji who gave her the ride stated that after the dinner he assisted to drop her at life-camp.

“On reaching life-camp she stated her house was further down around Karimo.

“On reaching the CBN junction she asked him to stop so that she can ask, the three men standing by the road side of her location.

“In the the process one of the men sighted her bag in the vehicle and tried to remove it., whch led to a struggle and he stabbed her on the neck twice.

“Mr. Gokhan Boyaci then tried to help but he was equally stabbed.

‘With the injuries he was able to drive off from scene to a clinic in Gwarimpa where she was given first aid and advised to be taken to the National Hospital for further treatment.

“On arrival at the National Hospital efforts were made to save her but she was confirmed dead.

“He then went and reported the incident at the Karimo Divisional Headquarters.

“Investigation into the incident have since commenced.

“Eight (8) suspects were arrested in connection with the crime and are helping Police to unravel the killers.

“The Commissioner of Police FCT will like to reassure the public of the Command commitment to checkmating crimes and criminalities.

“He urges members of the public to continue supporting the police with useful information.”

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