Residents of Dei-Dei, in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have been thrown into shock following the mysterious death of a 27-year-old woman, Esther Akwaji, who reportedly collapsed while eating at her boyfriend’s residence.
Akwaji was said to have died under unclear circumstances at her boyfriend’s house, with the man allegedly fleeing shortly after the incident, triggering suspicion and a police investigation.
Findings revealed that the deceased, a native of Nasarawa State, had travelled to Abuja to visit family members. On January 21, she reportedly left her family’s residence around 3:00 p.m., informing relatives that she was heading to a bank in Dei-Dei. She never returned.
Several hours later, family members were reportedly contacted by an unidentified man who claimed to be Esther’s boyfriend, using her mobile phone.
According to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, the man told the family that Esther had visited him at his residence, where he bought food for them to eat. He claimed that while eating, Esther suddenly began vomiting.
The man further alleged that he rushed her to Kubwa General Hospital, where medical personnel reportedly confirmed that she was dead on arrival.
However, the boyfriend was said to have fled the hospital shortly after doctors pronounced her dead and has remained unreachable since the incident.
Confirming the development, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the command had launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding Esther Akwaji’s death.
“The corpse has been deposited for autopsy to determine the actual cause of death, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect,” Adeh said.
She disclosed that the incident was officially reported on Thursday at about 11:00 a.m. by one Mr. Peter Akwaji, who identified himself as the deceased’s brother.
According to Adeh, “On 22nd January, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., a distress call was received at the Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division from one Mr. Peter Akwaji, who reported that his sister, Ms. Esther Akwaji (27 years), left home on 21st January, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., stating that she was going to a bank in Dei-Dei but never returned.
“He further disclosed that at about 10:30 p.m. the same day, he received an anonymous phone call from an individual who identified himself as the deceased’s boyfriend. The caller stated that Esther had visited him, where he bought food for her, which she ate before she began vomiting. He claimed she was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where she was confirmed dead while receiving treatment.”
Adeh added that following the report, police operatives from the Dei-Dei Division immediately proceeded to Kubwa General Hospital, where Esther’s lifeless body was recovered and deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
“Discreet investigations have commenced, and efforts are currently ongoing to trace and apprehend the alleged boyfriend, who is presently on the run,” she said.
The police spokesperson assured members of the public of the command’s commitment to a thorough investigation, adding that anyone found culpable will be brought to justice. Further updates, she said, will be communicated as investigations progress.