By Efe Onodjae

The Adimike family of Awka Etiti, Anambra State, has urged the public and media organisations to allow law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent murder of Godwin Adimike in Abuja.

In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by the family, the Adimike family warned against the spread of misinformation, speculation, and unverified claims circulating on social media and certain news platforms. The family described such narratives as “speculative, misleading, and unsupported by facts emerging from the ongoing police probe.”

The statement read: “The Adimike Family of Awka Etiti, Anambra State, wishes to strongly caution the public against the growing wave of misinformation, speculation, and false narratives being circulated across social media and certain news platforms regarding the tragic circumstances surrounding his death.

“The family states unequivocally that many of the claims currently being peddled are speculative, misleading, and unsupported by facts emerging from the ongoing police investigation. As of this moment, no official determination has been made regarding the identity of the perpetrator(s), and the family considers it irresponsible and deeply hurtful for individuals and platforms to spread unverified allegations and assign blame without evidence.

“The family respectfully appeals to the public and media organisations to refrain from sensationalism, allow the police to conclude their investigations professionally, and keep the family in prayers during this difficult period.”

Recall that last Friday, Godwin Adimike, an Alaba businessman, was allegedly stabbed to death at his residence in Guzape, Abuja.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed that the incident came to light after concerned persons raised the alarm over their inability to reach or gain access to the deceased.

She added that five suspects, including a relative of the deceased, had been taken into custody as part of a discreet investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed.