By Deborah Nnamdi
A woman has been found dead inside her residence at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Maitama, Abuja, prompting an investigation by the police.
Sources said the deceased, identified as Hajiya Fanna Mohd Abare, was discovered unresponsive in her apartment on December 17 at about 5:00 p.m. Her body, already in a decomposed state, was reportedly found by her sister, Hajiya Aisha Mongo, after concerns were raised over her whereabouts for nearly two days.
It was gathered that the door to the room was locked from the inside and had to be forced open before the body was discovered.
Police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene for preliminary investigations. Due to the advanced state of decomposition and to prevent possible public health risks, the Abuja Environmental Health Department was contacted to evacuate the body, which was later buried at the Gudu Cemetery.
Police sources said no foul play was suspected in the incident, adding that investigations are ongoing to officially determine the cause of death.
