British police have launched a homicide investigation following the tragic death of a 60-year-old Nigerian woman, Nkiru Chima, who was found with multiple stab wounds in her apartment in Romford, East London.
The UK Metropolitan Police, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, July 27. Officers were alerted by the British Transport Police at about 7:00 p.m. after concerns were raised over the welfare of the victim at her residence on Bushy Close, Romford.
On arrival, officers discovered Chima unresponsive with multiple stab injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers located a woman at the address with multiple stab wounds; she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. She has since been formally identified as 60-year-old Nkiru Chima from Romford,” the statement read.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command revealed that preliminary investigations suggest a strong link between Chima’s death and another fatal incident involving a 20-year-old man, who was found dead on the train tracks at Romford station earlier that same day.
“Our investigation so far strongly suggests a link between the two deaths,” Yorke confirmed. “The young man, who died on the tracks, was known to Nkiru. The British Transport Police continue to lead inquiries into his death.”
While details about the man’s identity or a possible motive have yet to be disclosed, investigators are exploring possible domestic or personal connections between the two fatalities.
The Metropolitan Police have expressed their appreciation to members of the Romford community for their cooperation and urged anyone with information that may aid the investigation to come forward.
“Our thoughts remain with Nkiru’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Yorke added. “We are determined to uncover the full circumstances of this tragedy and urge anyone who might know something to contact us.”
Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to call 101 or contact @METCC on X (formerly Twitter), quoting reference CAD6914/27JUL.
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