By Pius Awunah
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, has promised members of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of its member, Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, who was killed by kidnappers in Abuja recently.
The commissioner who made this known when he received a delegation from the association at the command headquarters, Abuja, on Friday, January 9, 2026, said the perpetrators would be identified, apprehended and brought to justice.
The FCT Police Command’s spokesperson,Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh who stated this in a statement said the delegation strongly condemned the tragic killing of their member and urged prompt action to apprehend the killers.
The spokesperson said the CP called on residents of the FCT to remain security-conscious and vigilant, particularly when boarding commercial vehicles.
The CP advised members of the public, especially ladies, to be cautious of the vehicles they board and to refrain from accepting free rides from strangers.
He emphasized the importance of collective responsibility, timely information sharing, and public cooperation in preventing and dismantling “one-chance” criminal operations across the Territory.
”Residents are encouraged to report suspicious persons or activities through the FCT Police Command emergency line”,the statement added.
Before the visit,the NBA had tasked the Police on the prompt arrest and prosecution of persons responsible for the death of Chigbo.
In a statement issued on Thursday, January 8,2026, the Abuja branch of the NBA, while condemning the dastardly act, demanded swift action against the perpetrators.
The statement signed by the chapter’s Chairman and Secretary, Steve Emelieze and Onyeka Obiajulu, urged relevant authorities to put the necessary machinery in place for the security and safety of residents of the FCT.
“The NBA Abuja Branch acknowledges and commends the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in combating crime within the FCT.
“However, the continued occurrence of these heinous crimes raises grave concerns about the safety of residents, particularly commuters who rely daily on public transportation along major routes such as the Kubwa Express Road.
“Abuja must not be allowed to degenerate into a city where citizens live in constant fear for their lives while commuting,” the statement read in part.
The NBA called on the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, and relevant security agencies to “urgently intensify intelligence-driven investigations, dismantle “one chance” syndicates, increase visible and strategic police presence along identified hotspots, and ensure the prompt arrest and prosecution of all those responsible for the death of Princess Mediatrix Chigbo and similar crimes.”
While stating that justice must not only be done but must be seen to have been done, the NBA Abuja Branch assured the family of the departed colleague of their solidarity and demanded for accountability, justice, and concrete action.
The NBA pointed out that the sanctity of human life must be upheld, and the security of residents of the Federal Capital Territory must be treated as an urgent national priority.
It would be recalled that the deceased female lawyer,Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Abuja and killed.
Chigbo was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) Abuja, member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (IFWL), FIDA and Global Association of Female Lawyers (GAFA).
She was a former President of Catholic Lawyers Association, Abuja.
An ardent Catholic, Nwamaka authored a book on Infant Jesus, and until death was the vice president of the Infant Jesus Association, and member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group among other religious groups.
In another development, the FCT Police Command has announced that it was in possession of a missing child and called for useful information to connect the child with his parents.
The command in a statement said the child, estimated to be between ten and eleven years old, was found roaming around Works and Housing Estate in the Gwarimpa area of the FCT, dressed in a white shirt and carton coloured trousers.
It said a good Samaritan found and brought him to Gwarimpa Police Divisional Headquarters, Abuja, on December 26, 2025, at about 4:00 p.m.
According to the police,since then, efforts made to locate his parents or relatives have proved abortive.
”The child appears to be unable to speak or provide any information about his family.
”Well meaning members of the public with useful information are kindly requested to contact the nearest Police Station or call 08180382808, or the Police Public Relations Officer on: 07038979348”,it added.
