The Rivers State Police Command has begun investigating the death of a seven-year-old girl, Alicia Olajumoke, who was allegedly stabbed by her minder in Rumueme, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
Information about the incident, which happened on Tuesday, was still limited at the time of this report.
It was, however, learnt that the minder reportedly took her own life after realizing the gravity of what she had done.
Sources revealed that the house help went to the child’s school, picked her up, brought her home, and then carried out the attack.
In a statement issued on Friday, the police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the child’s mother, Glory Joseph, had reported the matter to the police.
Iringe-Koko noted that the girl had already passed away before reaching the hospital, where the minder—who also took her own life—was similarly confirmed dead.
She added that the bodies of both individuals have been placed in the hospital mortuary, and the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for comprehensive investigation.
According to the statement, “Today, 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 seven years, was stabbed to death at about 1400 hours by one Success, female, surname yet to be known.
“She (Glory) further said that the suspect went to the school of the deceased, picked her up, took her home, and stabbed her to death. The suspect also inflicted a stab wound on her own throat.
“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.
“The corpse of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue for autopsy. The case has been transferred to the SCID. Preliminary investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated.”
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