Tragedy has struck the family of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, as her daughter, Aribemchukwu (also known as Chuchu), was found dead outside the gate of her residence in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos State.
According to a family source who wished to remain anonymous, Chuchu was killed on Tuesday night, and her lifeless body was discovered on Wednesday morning.
“It would appear that new household staff might have been responsible and tried to stage as if she was outside when it happened.
“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.
Confirming the murder in a telephone conversation (with The Punch) on Wednesday, the state command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the body has been recovered, and three suspects have been arrested in connection to her death.
Hundeyin stressed that the three people arrested in connection to the murder of Aribemchukwu were her domestic staff.
“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.
The circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear, but the incident has sent shockwaves through the family and community.
Until her death, the late Aribemchukwu was a doctor and had recently married.
