By: Zagazola Makama
A 23-year-old woman, identified as Grace Godwin, was found dead on Saturday morning in the Jabi area of Abuja, in what police suspect to be a case of abduction and possible murder.
Godwin, a fuel attendant at the Mobil Filling Station in Mabushi, was discovered unconscious by the roadside near Iya Abubakar Street around 6:00 a.m., according to police sources.
Detectives from the Jabi Police Division responded promptly and rushed the victim to the National Hospital, where she was confirmed dead by doctors on duty.
Her body has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy. Her family has been notified and has positively identified her.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Grace boarded a commercial vehicle around 8:53 p.m. on Friday at Mabushi a vehicle suspected to be operated by a “one chance” criminal gang. The suspects reportedly contacted her family at 11:56 p.m. to demand ransom.
Police say they have launched a manhunt to identify and apprehend those responsible.
“Investigation is ongoing, and all efforts are being intensified to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the sources said.
Cases involving “one chance” a form of robbery or abduction involving criminals posing as commercial drivers have become a growing concern in the Federal Capital Territory.