The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned three suspects, including two children of the deceased, over the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in the Guzape area of Abuja.
The suspects—Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, and Comfort Ajibade—were arraigned before FCT High Court 13 on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide, culpable homicide, and offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
According to the police, the incident occurred on May 15, 2026, after officers at the Guzape Divisional Headquarters received a distress call from a relative of the deceased, who reported that repeated attempts to reach him had failed. Detectives who responded to the scene found Adimike Godwin unconscious in his room with multiple stab wounds.
He was rushed to Karu General Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead.
The FCT Police Command said five suspects were initially arrested during the investigation, including the deceased's driver and gateman. However, following the conclusion of investigations, only Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, and Comfort Ajibade were charged before the court.
The police alleged that all three defendants conspired to murder Adimike Godwin. In addition, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony was separately charged with allegedly entering into a same-sex civil union, while Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were jointly charged under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.
The court ordered that the three defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until September 30, 2026, for further proceedings.
The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice for victims of crime while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons throughout the judicial process.
