Justice Ofili’s Daughter Found Dead In Lagos

Aribemchukwu, the daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has been found dead under suspicious circumstances.

Chukwu, a medical practitioner was reportedly murdered in her Parkview Estate residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Wednesday morning.

A family source who craved anonymity disclosed to vanguard that she was killed last night, and her body was discovered this morning outside the gate of her residence.

The source said that newly employed domestic staff, who had been with the family for less than a month, are suspected to have staged the scene to make it appear as though Chukwu was outside the house when the incident occurred.

“It would appear that new household staff might have been responsible and tried to stage as if she was outside when it happened.

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“There are signs of an attempt to clean up blood inside the house and in the compound. This was indeed the handiwork, and we observe that they were newly employed less than a month, and she was alone in the house with them.

“We all need to be super careful. Especially with new hire,” he added.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the situation, disclosing that three domestic staff have been arrested in connection with the death.

“Three domestic staff have been arrested and handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department, which has since taken over the investigation. Chukwu, daughter of Justice Offili-Ajumogobia, was found lifeless this morning at about 6:45 am at the entrance of her parents’ house on Bembe Street in Parkview Estate, Lagos.” Hundeyin disclosed.

He added that the arrest of the three suspects was initiated in line with a directive from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade to thoroughly investigate the death.