Adekoya Samson
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the FCT High Court 13 over the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin, who was found dead in his residence in Guzape, Abuja.
The defendants — Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, and Comfort Ajibade — were brought before the court on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide, culpable homicide, and offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
According to the FCT Police Command, the incident occurred on May 15, 2026, after a relative of the deceased alerted the Guzape Divisional Police Headquarters when repeated attempts to reach him proved unsuccessful.
Police detectives responded to the distress call and discovered Adimike Godwin lying unconscious in his room with multiple stab wounds. He was immediately taken to Karu General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD., FCAI, directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident, leading to the arrest of five suspects, including the deceased’s driver and gateman.
Following the conclusion of investigations, the police charged Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, and Comfort Ajibade before the court.
The prosecution filed a four-count charge alleging criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide and culpable homicide against all three defendants in connection with the death of Adimike Godwin.
Additionally, the charge includes allegations under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act. According to the police, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony was separately charged with entering into a same-sex civil union, while Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were jointly charged under the same law.
After hearing the matter, the court adjourned proceedings until September 30, 2026, and ordered that the three defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending further hearing.
The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for victims of crime while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons throughout the judicial process.
