Tragedy in Abuja: 23-Year-Old Grace Godwin Abducted and Killed by One-Chance Operators
Grace Godwin, a 23-year-old filling station attendant, was abducted and killed by suspected "one-chance" criminals in Jabi, Abuja, after boarding a fake commercial vehicle on her way home from work. Despite a ₦1 million ransom demand, her body was found the next morning. Her family has dismissed false claims of ritual involvement, confirming she was simply returning from work.
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On Friday, July 11, 2025, 23-year-old Grace Godwin, also known as Ilewa, was abducted and killed by suspected "one-chance" operators in the Jabi area of Abuja, Nigeria.
Grace, a native of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State, worked as a filling station attendant in Abuja. She was reportedly on her way home from work when she boarded a vehicle, unaware that it was operated by criminals posing as commercial transporters.
According to reports, the kidnappers robbed her and contacted her family, demanding a ransom of ₦1 million for her release. Tragically, despite the demand, Grace was killed and her body was dumped by the roadside in Jabi.
Her remains were discovered early the next morning, around 6:00 a.m. Police were alerted and rushed her to a hospital, but she was confirmed dead on arrival.
In the wake of the incident, false narratives began circulating on social media, suggesting she had gone for a hookup and was used for ritual purposes. However, her family and friends have firmly refuted these claims, clarifying that she was returning from work at the time of the incident.
