Police arrest tiler over death of hotel worker in Abuja

A hotel staff member, Joseph Terdoo, has been confirmed dead following a violent altercation at a facility in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command announced the tragic loss in a statement released on Sunday. The incident occurred on October 20 when unusual noise and activities were reported on the third floor of a hotel in Utako District.

Police swiftly responded to the distress call and discovered the source of the commotion in Room 301. There, they found Samuel Net, a tiler employed by the hotel, with signs of violence on his body. Terdoo, another hotel staff member, was also found unconscious on the floor with multiple marks of violence. He was immediately transported to Wuse District Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death upon arrival.

Investigations revealed that the two men had a disagreement that escalated into a physical confrontation. Net had pushed Terdoo, causing him to fall and strike his head on a wooden object before losing consciousness. FCT Police Command Commissioner, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, condemned the violence and urged residents to resolve disputes through peaceful means.