Police in the United Kingdom have launched an investigation following the death of a 60-year-old Nigerian woman, Nkiru Chima, who was discovered with multiple stab wounds in her Romford apartment.
According to a statement published on Tuesday by the UK Metropolitan Police, the discovery was made after a report from the British Transport Police raised concerns about the woman’s welfare.
“Police are continuing enquiries following the death of a 60-year-old woman in Romford.
“On Sunday, 27 July, Met Police received a report from the British Transport Police at around 19:00hrs following concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address in Bushy Close, RM1.
“Officers located a woman at the address with multiple stab wounds; she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. She has since been named as 60-year-old Nkiru Chima from Romford.”
The police said officers responded swiftly to the call, but Chima was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death has since sparked a wider investigation, which authorities now believe may be linked to a separate incident that occurred earlier the same day.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command revealed that Chima’s death is suspected to be connected to the death of a 20-year-old man who died on railway tracks at Romford station.
“As our enquiries have progressed, we are confident that Nkiru’s tragic death is connected to the death of a 20-year-old man on the train tracks at Romford station earlier that evening.
“This man was known to Nkiru and British Transport Police continue to investigate his death.
“I would like to thank the local community for their support with this investigation so far.”
Yorke also called on members of the public to assist the ongoing investigation by providing any relevant information they may have, while expressing condolences to the victim’s family.
“Our thoughts continue to remain with Nkiru’s family at this difficult time.
“Our officers will be continuing enquiries and we encourage anyone with any information to contact us.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact ‘X’ @METCC and quote CAD6914/27JUL,” the police chief stated.
