The FCT Police Command has announced that it has unraveled the mystery behind the discovery of a male body found under the Katampe bridge along Kubwa expressway on August 26, 2026. According to CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, the discovery had created fear and anxiety among residents, with many attributing such incidents to “One Chance” robbery and kidnapping. The police had commenced efforts to establish the whereabouts of the deceased after his family reported him missing.
The police investigation revealed that the deceased's mobile phone was missing, which became a significant lead. Although the phone had been switched off, operatives were able to establish the last person with whom the deceased had communicated. The trail led to one Mrs Rukayat Muhammed of Garki Area 2, who was found to be in a romantic relationship with the deceased and had saved his contact on her phone under the name “Safiyat.”
Further investigations revealed that the suspect and the deceased had lodged at Good Samaritan Guest House, 2nd Avenue, Gwarimpa, where they spent some time together. The suspect informed the police that she discovered the deceased was no longer breathing and had died. Rather than immediately reporting the incident to the Police, the suspect took the deceased’s mobile phone and left the hotel.
The hotel management, instead of reporting the discovery to the Police, removed the body from the room and transported it to Kubwa Expressway by Katampe under-bridge where they dumped it by the roadside. This was apparently in an attempt to distance the hotel and its management from the incident. The two members of the hotel management involved were identified as Ibrahim Omeiza and Kefat Bitrus.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sanusi, stressed that the case demonstrated that investigations by the Command do not stop at the surface. Operatives followed available leads and traced the last known contacts to establish the connection between the body and events at the hotel. He, however, clarified that investigations are still ongoing to determine the full facts of the case.
CP Sanusi used the briefing to remind members of the public of their role in crime prevention and investigation. He warned those who conceal information or obstruct investigations, stating that the long arm of the law will eventually catch up with them. The law will take its course, and anyone found to have played a role in the death or subsequent concealment and abandonment of the body will be made to face the law.
The FCT Police Command's efforts in unraveling the mystery behind the body found under Katampe bridge demonstrate its commitment to solving crimes and ensuring the safety of residents. The police are working to prevent similar incidents and to bring perpetrators to justice. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and the public in preventing and investigating crimes.
Key points
- The FCT Police Command has solved the mystery behind the discovery of a male body found under the Katampe bridge along Kubwa expressway on August 26, 2026.
- The police investigation revealed that the deceased's mobile phone was missing, which became a significant lead in unraveling the mystery.
- The Commissioner of Police, CP Sanusi, warned those who conceal information or obstruct investigations, stating that the long arm of the law will eventually catch up with them.
