27-Year-Old Esther Akwaji Collapses, Dies While Eating at Boyfriend’s House; Suspect on the Run

In a shocking incident that has left family and friends in mourning, a 27-year-old woman identified as Esther Akwaji reportedly collapsed and died under mysterious circumstances at her boyfriend’s residence in Dei-Dei, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The boyfriend, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly fled the scene shortly after the tragedy, prompting a police manhunt.

According to reports, Esther, a resident of Nasarawa State, had travelled to Abuja to visit family members. On January 21, she left her relatives’ home, informing them she was heading to a bank in Dei-Dei. However, she never returned. Hours later, her family received a distressing call from a man claiming to be her boyfriend, using Esther’s mobile phone.

The caller explained that Esther had visited him, and he had bought food for them to share. Midway through the meal, she suddenly began vomiting and collapsed. He claimed to have rushed her to Kubwa General Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. But in a twist that has raised suspicions, the man vanished from the hospital immediately after the pronouncement and has since become unreachable, with his phone switched off.

Family sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed shock and grief over the incident. “Esther was full of life; she had no known health issues. We can’t understand what happened,” one relative told NaijaChoice Media. The family is demanding answers and justice, urging authorities to track down the fleeing suspect.

The FCT Police Command has swung into action, confirming the incident and launching a full-scale investigation. SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated: “The Command has commenced a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Esther’s death. The corpse has been deposited for autopsy to determine the actual cause of death, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect.”

This case has sparked widespread concern on social media, with many Nigerians calling for vigilance in relationships and swift justice. Similar incidents in the past have highlighted the dangers of unreported domestic situations, and authorities are treating this with utmost seriousness.

As the autopsy results are awaited, the family of Esther Akwaji continues to seek closure.