A domestic worker in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has allegedly killed her employer’s seven-year-old daughter before taking her own life in a shocking incident that occurred on Tuesday.
The tragedy was said to have taken place in Agip Estate, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, though initial details were sketchy until police confirmed the development on Thursday.
Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, described the case as heartbreaking, noting that the report was filed by the victim’s mother, Glory Joseph.
Iringe-Koko said, “On 25th November 2025, one Glory Joseph, female, of No. 21 Okabia Street, Agip Estate, Rumueme, reported at the station that her daughter, Alicia Olajumoke, female, aged 7 years, was stabbed to death at about 1400 hours by one Success, female, surname yet to be known.”
She added that the suspect had allegedly taken the child from school before carrying out the act.
“She further stated that the suspect went to the school of the deceased, picked her up, took her to the house, and stabbed her to death. The suspect also inflicted a stab wound on her own throat.”
Detectives visited the scene and documented evidence before rushing both the victim and the suspect to the hospital.
“The scene of the crime was visited, and photographs were taken. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where she was confirmed dead. The suspect was also rushed to the same hospital and confirmed dead.”
According to the command, “The corpse of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy. The case has been transferred to the SCID. Preliminary investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated.”
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