The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the FCT High Court in connection with the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in the Guzape area of Abuja.
The defendants – Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were brought before FCT High Court 13 on Monday on a four-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide, culpable homicide, and offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on May 15, 2026, after police received a distress call from a relative of the deceased, who reported that efforts to reach him had been unsuccessful.
Detectives from the Guzape Divisional Headquarters responded to the scene and found the victim unconscious in his room with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to Karu General Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead.
The police said the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the case, leading to the arrest of five suspects, including the deceased’s driver and gateman.
Following the conclusion of investigations, however, only Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were charged before the court.
The police alleged that all three defendants conspired to commit and committed the culpable homicide of Adimike Godwin.
In addition, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony was separately charged with entering into a same-sex civil union, while Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were jointly charged with entering into a same-sex civil union, contrary to the provisions of the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
The court ordered that the three defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending further proceedings and adjourned the case until September 30, 2026.
The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to pursuing justice for victims of crime while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons throughout the judicial process.
