TikTok star Priscilla Ocheme killed in motorcyle accident but family call for further investigation into her death

Priscilla Ocheme, aged 24, was killed last month. Speculation soon began circulating online about the nature of her death, however, leading to the police to publish a statement confirming she died in a road accident. The FCT Police Command in Nigeria clarified that Ocheme had left the home of her boyfriend, Ekhosuehi Iseh Elvis, also known as Richard, when the fatal accident occurred in late September. They also confirmed that he had been questioned by detectives.

The statement read: “Preliminary investigations revealed Elvis, a 30-man from Oredo-Benin in Edo State, met the now-deceased Priscilla at Madonna University. He lost contact with her when he left the university until 2019 when he came to the FCT for his youth service.

“He was a well-known family friend who frequently visited the deceased at her family home, just as she visited his. On 22 September 2024, she had a minor misunderstanding with her mother, which led her to leave her family home in the Karu area and go to [Elvis’] residence to cool off. She eventually left his residence later that evening and was on her way home when she was involved in a fatal motor cycle accident at the Amala Moore junction in Pyakasa.

“The accident was witnessed by two labourers, Jerry Amos and Moses Bala, who were working nearby at a brick-producing factory. They rushed her to Pyakasa Health Centre for medical attention, after which she was referred to the Federal Medical Centre Jabi, accompanied by two police detectives. Upon arrival at the medical centre, she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”

Adressing concerns from some people that the investigation in to the social media star’s death had not been conducted correctly, SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer added: “The FCT Police Command prides itself on its professionalism and integrity in investigative processes and would never malign its name with unethical practices or any actions that compromise the trust of the public it serves.

“The safety and justice for victims remain our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a comprehensive and fair investigation. We ask for the public’s understanding as we work diligently to bring clarity to this situation. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”

The heartbroken family of Ocheme have said they still believe there are specific circumstances surrounding their loved one’s death are unclear.

Many tributes have been left to her online as police continue the investigation in to her death. Friend Chiamaka Obi-Obasi wrote online: “My friend Priscilla was a very sweet girl. She made everyone around her laugh. I knew her since 2016 and not once did we ever have any issues. She was an amazing person!”