How tiler killed worker in Abuja hotel fight – Police

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has commenced what it described as a “discreet investigation” into suspected culpable homicide following the death of a hotel staff member in Utako District, Abuja.

According to a press statement issued to journalists on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at about 5:00 a.m.

“On Tuesday, 20th October 2026, at about 05:00 AM, a distress report was received at Utako Divisional Police Headquarters reporting suspicious noise and activity on the third floor of a hotel within Utako District of the FCT. Responding swiftly, a team of police officers from Utako Division was promptly dispatched to the scene,” the statement said.

Upon arrival, the police traced the source of the noise to Room 301.

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“Upon arrival, the source of the noise was traced to Room 301, where one Samuel Net, a tiler hired by the hotel, was found with marks of violence on his body, while another person, identified as Joseph Terdoo, a staff member of the hotel, was found lying unconscious on the floor with multiple marks of violence on his body,” Adeh stated.

Joseph Terdoo was rushed to Wuse District Hospital for medical attention.

“Joseph Terdoo was immediately rushed to Wuse District Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival by the medical team on duty,” the statement said.

The police provided preliminary findings on what led to the fight.

“Further investigations revealed that the two men had a disagreement which degenerated into a physical confrontation. Samuel pushed Joseph, who fell and hit his head on a wooden object before collapsing,” the police public relations officer disclosed.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has cautioned residents against violence.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, advises FCT residents to shun violence and self-help during disagreements. He therefore enjoins FCT residents to embrace peace and diplomacy in resolving disputes,” the statement added.

The command urged residents to “report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or contact the command through its emergency numbers: 08032003913 and 08061581938.”