Chukwu, the daughter of Soboma and Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, was found dead outside their home in Parkview, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 31, under suspicious circumstances.
Reports suggest that the family had recently hired new domestic staff, who have now become suspects in the case.
It is believed that these workers may have tried to make it look like Chukwu died outside. However, evidence shows that blood was cleaned up inside the house and around the compound, which hints at a different story.
Soboma Ajumogobia, Chukwu’s father, is the younger brother of Odein Ajumogobia, a former Minister of State for Petroleum and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
A source stated, “Her body was discovered this morning outside the gate. It appears that new household staff may have been involved and tried to make it look like she was outside when the incident occurred. However, attempts to clean up blood inside the house and compound suggest otherwise.”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that three domestic staff members have been arrested.
They have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
Hundeyin said, “Three domestic staff have been detained and are now under the investigation of the State Criminal Investigation Department. Chukwu was found deceased around 6:45 a.m. at the entrance of her parents’ home on Bembe Street in Parkview Estate, Lagos.”
He also mentioned that the arrests were made following an order from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, to ensure a thorough investigation.
More details to follow…
