The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, has assured that a thorough and discreet investigation is already on to uncover the killers of Abuja-based lawyer, Princess Chigbo Chigbo, whose body was found along the Kubwa Expressway.
CP Dantawaye gave the assurance on Friday, January 9, 2026, when a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja, paid him a visit at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Abuja, to formally express their concern over the tragic death of their colleague.
The Police Commissioner, while commiserating with the legal community, described the incident as painful and disturbing, assuring the Command’s committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the killing and ensuring that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.
He stressed that the investigation is being handled with utmost discretion and professionalism to guarantee justice for the deceased and her family.
CP Dantawaye also urged residents of the FCT to remain security-conscious, particularly when using public transportation.
He cautioned members of the public—especially women—to be vigilant about the vehicles they board and to avoid accepting free rides from strangers.
According to him, public cooperation, timely sharing of intelligence, and collective vigilance are critical in combating “one-chance” criminal syndicates operating within the Territory.
The Commissioner encouraged residents to promptly report suspicious movements or activities through the FCT Police Command emergency lines: 08032003913 and 07057337653.
The NBA delegation drawn from the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), the NBA Women Forum, and Unity Bar, thanked the CP for the assurance and called for swift justice.
They stressed the need to protect legal practitioners and residents from violent crimes.
Meanwhile, report has it that Princess Chigbo, a former Treasurer of Nigeria Bar Association in Abuja, traveled for the holidays to her home in Umuoji, Anambra State. And last Sunday, she attended Church for Thanksgiving.
According to the report, the following day, Princess returned safely from Anambra to Abuja, where she boarded a “One Chance” vehicle to to take her to her residence in Kubwa but never made it. They tortured and killed her around Dawaki and dumped her body on the road.
