The daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia and Soboma Ajumogobia, Aribemchukwu, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances at their residence in Parkview Estate, Lagos.
The body of Aribemchukwu, who was a medical professional, was discovered outside the gate of the family home early Wednesday morning on July 31. Initial investigations suggest that the scene may have been staged to make it appear as if she had died outside the house.
According to sources, the newly employed domestic staff, who had been with the family for less than a month, are suspected to be involved in the tragic incident. Evidence indicates that there were efforts to clean up bloodstains inside the house and within the compound, suggesting that the actual incident might have occurred indoors.
Aribemchukwu’s father, Soboma Ajumogobia, is the younger brother of Odein Ajumogobia, a former Minister of State for Petroleum and former Minister of Foreign Affairs.
A source close to the investigation revealed, “Her body was discovered this morning outside the gate to their house. It would appear that new household staff might have been responsible and tried to stage it as if she was outside when it happened. However, signs of an attempt to clean up blood inside the house and in the compound tell a different story.”
In response to the incident, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest of three domestic staff members in connection with the death.
“Three domestic staff have been arrested and handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department, which has since taken over the investigation. Aribemchukwu, daughter of Justice Offili-Ajumogobia, was found lifeless this morning at about 6:45 am at the entrance of her parents’ house on Bembe Street in Parkview Estate, Lagos,” Hundeyin disclosed.
He further stated that the arrests were made following directives from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, who has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Aribemchukwu’s death.
