Shock and fury trail the gruesome killing of Miss Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, who was discovered lifeless in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja, after lodging with an unidentified man. The incident occurred on June 16, 2025, and has sparked a wave of outrage, especially from the Edumoga Youth Association (EYA), which insists the murder must not be buried in silence.
According to the hotel’s management, Tessy was found unconscious by staff during a routine room check after the man she lodged with was seen leaving alone earlier that day. She was confirmed dead shortly afterward. Sources reveal there were signs of struggle in the room, fueling suspicion that she may have been assaulted or drugged before her death.
The EYA, led by its National President, Alhaji Lucky Itodo, released a strongly worded statement on Thursday, June 19, condemning the act as “heartless and criminal.” The group demanded an immediate and transparent investigation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, warning that the community will not accept a cover-up. “The life of Tessy mattered. She was someone’s daughter, someone’s sister. We will not rest until the killer is brought to justice,” Itodo declared.
EYA linked Tessy’s death to a disturbing rise in femicide and ritual-related killings in Abuja, describing the city as increasingly unsafe for young women. “This is no longer about one victim,” Itodo said. “We’ve seen a pattern—young girls lured into hotels and never making it out. Abuja is becoming a graveyard for women, and it must stop.”
Beyond the call for justice, the group also raised concerns about the influence of hookup culture and social media-fueled encounters, warning young women against engaging in risky arrangements with strangers. “Let’s tell ourselves the truth: material-driven rendezvous with strangers in closed settings is now a death trap,” Itodo cautioned.
While mourning with Tessy’s family, the EYA urged civil society organizations, traditional leaders, and the media to amplify the call for security reform, especially within Abuja’s hospitality industry. “Hotel managements must be held accountable for weak surveillance and guest safety lapses,” the group said.
The FCT Police Command has confirmed an active investigation into the murder, with the suspect still at large. No official autopsy report has been released as of press time. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on the authorities to act swiftly before public trust in Abuja’s security completely collapses.
