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Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT
Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT
By Zagazola Makama
A woman has been found dead in her residence at Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Maitama, Abuja
Sources said that Hajiya Fanna Mohd Abare, who had been unresponsive for about two days, was discovered in a decomposed state by her sister, Hajiya Aisha Mongo, on December 17 at about 1700 hours.
The door to the room had been locked, and it was forced open before the body was found.
Police detectives were dispatched to the scene. Due to the advanced state of decomposition and to prevent potential public health hazards, the Abuja Environmental Health Department was contacted, and the body was subsequently evacuated for burial at Gudu Cemetery.
Police sources said “No foul play is suspected in the incident”.
The sources said that investigations are ongoing to officially determine the cause of death.
Woman found dead in Maitama residence, FCT