The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced an investigation into the discovery of a decomposed corpse in a car at the National Assembly.
In a statement, the Command noted that the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, has ordered a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and directed that efforts be intensified to establish the identity of the deceased.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, Superintendent Josephine Adeh, said: “On 7 September 2025, at about 09:00 hours, the FCT Police Command received a distress call reporting the discovery of an unidentified male, suspected to be a labourer, found lifeless at a construction site within the National Assembly Complex.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), National Assembly Division, immediately responded to the call and, upon arrival, discovered the deceased inside a red Peugeot 406 motor vehicle with registration number BWR-577 BF.
“The body was promptly evacuated to Asokoro General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed that it was already in an advanced state of decomposition.”
The Command assured the public that it would provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
Linus Aleke
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