The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the FCT High Court 13 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 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 a statement issued on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the court ordered that the defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter until September 30, 2026, for further proceedings.
The police said 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 reportedly found Adimike Godwin lying unconscious in his room with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to Karu General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.
The Command said the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the incident, leading to the arrest of five suspects, including the deceased’s driver and gateman.
Following the conclusion of investigations, police said only Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were charged to court.
According to the police, all three defendants were jointly charged with conspiracy to commit culpable homicide and culpable homicide in connection with the death of Adimike Godwin.
The prosecution also alleged that Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony entered 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 FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice for victims of crime while ensuring that the constitutional rights of all persons are respected throughout the judicial process.
