Preliminary investigation into the the death of late Miss Priscilla Ocheme, suggest that the deceased may not have been murdered by her boyfriend as being speculated on social media.
News of her death went viral on social media, as she was rumored to have been killed by her boyfriend, one Ekhosuehi Elvis, at his residence in Lugbe.
However, the FCT Police Command, in a statement on Tuesday, said the late Ocheme may have died as a result of an accident on her way from the suspect’s residence.
The police explained that while the deceased did visit the suspect, 30 years old Ekhosuehi, on the day of her death, 22 September, she however left his residence on her way back home when she was involved in a fatal motor cycle accident at Pyakasa.
The accident which occurred at the Amala Moore junction in Pyakasa, was said to have been witnessed by two laborers who rushed her to Pyakasa Health Centre for medical attention.
The statement reads, “The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications circulating on social media concerning the alleged murder of Miss Priscilla Ocheme by her boyfriend, EKHOSUEHI ISEH ELVIS, also known as Richard, at his residence in Lugbe.
“The suspect was invited for questioning by operatives of the FCT Police on 24 September 2024. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, EKHOSUEHI ISEH ELVIS, a 30-man from Oredo-Benin in Edo State, met the now-deceased Priscilla at Madonna University. He lost contact with her when he left the university until 2019 when he came to the FCT for his youth service.
“He was a well-known family friend who frequently visited the deceased at her family home, just as she visited his. On 22 September 2024, she had a minor misunderstanding with her mother, which led her to leave her family home in the Karu area and go to EKHOSUEHI’s residence to cool off. She eventually left his residence later that evening and was on her way home when she was involved in a fatal motor cycle accident at the AMALA MOORE junction in Pyakasa. The accident was witnessed by two laborers, JERRY AMOS and MOSES BALA, who were working nearby at a brick-producing factory. They rushed her to Pyakasa Health Centre for medical attention, after which she was referred to the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, accompanied by two police detectives. Upon arrival at the medical center, she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”
While assuring the public that the investigation into the death of Miss Ocheme was thorough, the Command said it prides itself on its professionalism and integrity in investigative processes and would never malign its name with unethical practices or any actions that compromise the trust of the public it serves.
It added that, “The safety and justice for victims remain our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a comprehensive and fair investigation.
“We ask for the public’s understanding as we work diligently to bring clarity to this situation. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”
