A woman named Zara Tua was stabbed to death by two men who had checked her into a hotel. The incident reportedly happened on Sunday night at a hotel in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory.
Our correspondent learned that one of the men stabbed Zara with a pair of scissors following an argument in the hotel room.
A nearby resident, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that Zara was a sex worker and had been stabbed in the stomach and other areas.
The source mentioned that the community woke up to the news of her death, stating that an argument with the two men led to the stabbing. The police have since evacuated the body to the mortuary, and two individuals have been arrested. FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder.
“The FCT Police Command received a distress call from Galaxy Hotel Byazhin that one Maman Ajiya and Usman Lawal, both males of no known address, lodged in the hotel with one Zara Tua.
“A disagreement later ensued between the trio which led to Zara Tua being stabbed with scissors. Upon receipt of the report, Police operatives from the Byazhin Police Division immediately deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, they met the said Ajiya was beaten to a stupor by an angry mob.
“The victim and suspects were rushed to Kubwa General Hospital where the doctors on duty confirmed the victim dead.” Adeh said.
Adeh stated that an investigation into the matter has begun.
