By Emmanuel Onyedika
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned three suspects before an FCT High Court over the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in Guzape, Abuja.
The suspects, identified as Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade, were brought before High Court 13, where they were charged in connection with the killing.
Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, explained in a statement on Monday that the incident occurred on May 15, 2026, after officers at the Guzape Divisional Headquarters received a distress call from one of the deceased’s relatives. Detectives who responded found Godwin unconscious in his room with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to Karu General Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead.
The investigation, ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, initially led to the arrest of five persons, including two of the deceased’s relatives, his driver and gateman. However, charges were eventually filed against only three suspects.
The defendants face a four-count charge bordering on alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, and offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act. The police alleged that the trio conspired to kill Godwin. In addition, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony was separately charged with allegedly entering into a same-sex civil union, while Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were jointly charged with the same offence.
The trial judge adjourned the case until September 30, 2026, for further hearing and ordered that the defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending determination of the case.
The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for victims of crime while respecting the constitutional rights of all parties involved throughout the judicial process.