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Police Take Action As Lady Dies After Lodging In Hotel With Unidentified Man



The federal capital Territory,Police (FCT) Police Command has begun an investigation of a viral video of a young lady identified as Aladi Johnson, who was found unconscious with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room located in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja.

FocalPoint Reports that the spokesperson of the command, CSP Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Wednesday, June 18, said the lady, popularly known as Tessy, checked into the hotel located on 3rd Avenue, Gwarinpa, on June 16, 2025, in the company of an unidentified male.

Adeh said the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.

The police boss stated that 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.

According to Adeh, while the investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police urges the public to remain calm and allow the Police to conduct a comprehensive inquiry.

Adeh said 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.

She said, “Preliminary investigation reveals 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 police officer also 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.

Adeh added that the state police Command commiserates with the family of the deceased and assures that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.


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