Suspected one-chance robbers have killed a 28-year-old nurse, identified as Ms. Grace Onyekachi, and dumped her lifeless body by the roadside in Abuja, the Source reports.

The incident reportedly occurred on Monday night along the Lugbe–Airport Road axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where the victim was said to have boarded a commercial vehicle believed to be operated by criminal elements popularly known as “one-chance.”

Eyewitnesses told sources that the corpse was discovered early Tuesday by passers-by, prompting a distress call to security operatives and officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

A resident of the area, Mr. Sadiq Musa, said the deceased was found with visible bruises and signs of struggle, suggesting she may have been assaulted before being killed.

“People noticed her body by the roadside this morning. From what we saw, she was beaten and probably pushed out of a moving vehicle,” Musa said.

Further investigations revealed that the victim was a trained nurse working with a private hospital in the FCT and was returning home after her evening shift when she boarded the vehicle.

A police source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident to Sources, saying the body had been evacuated to a government hospital for autopsy.

“The case has been reported, and investigation is ongoing to track down the perpetrators. We are intensifying patrols and intelligence gathering around known one-chance flashpoints,” the source said.

The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, however, said an official statement would be issued after preliminary investigations were concluded.

Meanwhile, colleagues and family members of the deceased described her as hardworking and dedicated, calling on the authorities to ensure justice.

The killing has reignited concerns over the resurgence of one-chance robberies in Abuja, particularly along major routes such as Lugbe, Kubwa, Gwagwalada and Nyanya axes.

Sources report that residents have repeatedly called on security agencies and the FCT Administration to strengthen surveillance, increase night patrols and regulate commercial transport operations to curb the menace.

Some commuters also urged the government to deploy more CCTV cameras and improve street lighting to enhance public safety in the nation’s capital.

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies were yet to make any arrests in connection with the incident.