In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the police command in Abuja has confirmed the arrest of several suspects in connection with the cold-blooded murder of a school nurse and a 14-month-old pupil. Among those arrested are a school principal, a chief security officer, and a security guard — all staff members of the private institution where the victims worked and schooled.
According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects were apprehended after an intense investigation revealed their involvement in the tragic incident, which is believed to have stemmed from a staged kidnapping and ransom plot gone horribly wrong.
The victims — the school nurse and the toddler — were reportedly declared missing after school hours last week. The child’s distraught family was later contacted by unknown individuals demanding a ransom of ₦3 million for their safe return. Desperate and fearing for the safety of their child, the family paid the money — only to be met with silence. The nurse and baby were later found dead under suspicious circumstances, leading to an immediate police probe.
Following intelligence-led operations, detectives uncovered a web of deceit and betrayal within the school. Shockingly, some of the suspects arrested were insiders — including the school’s principal, who is alleged to have had knowledge of the plot, and key members of the school’s security team.
Preliminary findings suggest that the ₦3 million ransom was collected under false pretenses, and that the nurse and baby may have been killed to cover up the crime. The exact motive is still under investigation, but police sources hint at an internal conspiracy that spiraled out of control.
FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, while confirming the arrests, described the incident as “heinous and heartbreaking,” and vowed that all those involved would be brought to justice. He assured the public that the police would leave no stone unturned in ensuring accountability and restoring public trust in schools.
“The idea that trusted individuals within a school environment could commit such an unspeakable act is beyond comprehension. We are determined to get to the bottom of this and make sure justice is fully served,” CP Igweh stated.
The tragic deaths have sparked outrage across social media, with many Nigerians calling for a thorough overhaul of security measures in schools and stricter background checks for staff. Parents are now demanding transparency from school authorities and greater accountability in ensuring the safety of children and personnel.
The suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues, while the grieving families of the victims call for justice in what many have described as one of the most horrifying crimes in the FCT in recent years.