The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of Aribemchukwu, the daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia.
The PUNCH reports that Aribemchukwu, popularly called Chuchu, was killed in her Parkview Estate residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Wednesday morning. The deceased, who was a medical doctor, was recently married.
Quoting a family source, The PUNCH reports that said she was killed last night but her body was discovered this morning outside the gate of her residence.
The source said: “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.
According to the report, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed Aribemchukwu’s murder.
He said: “Our men have arrested three people in connection to the murder of the daughter of Justice Ajumogobia at her residence in Parkview Estate. One of them is a driver, and the other two are maids.
“We are investigating and will further inform the public on our outcome,” he said.
Until her death, the late Aribemchukwu was a doctor and had recently married.
