Lucky Adimike’s Murder Trial Resumes September 30

The trial of three persons charged in connection with the killing of Awka-Etiti, Anambra State-born businessman and philanthropist, Chief Lucky Adimike, is scheduled to resume before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The defendants – Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony, Adimike Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade – were arraigned before FCT High Court 13 following investigations into Adimike’s death at his residence in Guzape, Abuja, on May 15, 2026.

According to the FCT Police Command, the three defendants are facing a four-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide, culpable homicide and alleged offences under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act.

Police said all three defendants were jointly charged with criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide and culpable homicide in connection with Adimike’s death.

The prosecution also brought separate charges under the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act. According to the police statement, Odirachukwu Anthony was separately charged with allegedly entering into a same-sex civil union, while Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were jointly charged with allegedly entering into a same-sex civil union.

The allegations remain before the court, and the defendants are entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

Following their arraignment, the court ordered that the three defendants be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre and adjourned the case to September 30 for further proceedings.

Adimike was reportedly found unconscious in his room with multiple stab wounds after police officers responded to a distress call from a relative who had been unable to reach him. He was taken to Karu General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

Police initially arrested five persons during their investigation, including the deceased’s driver and gateman. However, at the conclusion of the investigation, only Odirachukwu Anthony, Chinyere Stephany and Comfort Ajibade were charged before the court.

As the court proceedings resume, Adimike’s family continues to reflect on the extraordinary outpouring of testimonies about his philanthropy and the lives he touched.

His brother, Ekene Adimike, says he has received more than 500 messages from people previously unknown to him, sharing personal accounts of Lucky’s generosity and the impact he made in their lives.

Some recounted how the late businessman paid their house rents, assisted with their children’s school fees, provided financial support to start or sustain businesses and came to their aid during difficult periods.

Others, Ekene said, were among beneficiaries shortlisted to receive ₦1.5 million each in January 2027 under an empowerment programme Lucky had planned before his death.

“Since the death of my brother, Lucky Chinedu Adimike, I have received over 500 messages from people I do not know. Their messages have one thing in common: they are simply testifying to his goodness and the impact he had on their lives,” Ekene said.

He described the messages as a powerful reminder of the quiet manner in which his late brother touched lives without seeking recognition.

Ekene expressed hope that justice would ultimately be served over his brother’s death and prayed for the grace and strength to continue, within his capacity, some of the humanitarian initiatives Lucky had begun.

As the case returns to court on September 30, he appealed to friends, associates, well-wishers and members of the public to continue remembering his late brother and the family in their prayers.

“Please keep Lucky in your prayers and pray that justice is served,” he said.