A Murder Investigation is underway following the tragic death of Nimo Daud, a 28-year-old woman who was killed on Sunday night as she was walking home from work.
It was around 23:00 when Nimo was found dead in Valsta, Märsta, just north of Stockholm, having sustained multiple stab wounds. The disturbing details surrounding her murder have shaken the local community to its core.
Nimo was returning from her shift as a caregiver at Löwenströmska Hospital when she was attacked. She had just stepped off the bus and was talking to her best friend, Saynab Hassan, on the phone. “She was my best friend, my other half. I don’t know how to continue life without her,” expressed Nimo’s sister, Hibo Daud, grieving openly.
During the call, Saynab heard screams and chaos. “She screamed and screamed. It made me jump out of bed. I tried to contact her, but then it went silent,” Saynab recalled. “I could hear her breathing; she was fighting for her life for over thirty minutes.” Nimo’s husband, who was at home waiting for her arrival, mobilized family members to search for her after Saynab alerted them.
Emergency services were dispatched following multiple distress calls from locals. Authorities soon confirmed Nimo’s death, sparking fears and concern within the community, as many residents felt unsafe.
The local police have been active since the incident, conducting door-to-door inquiries and deploying K9 units to search for evidence. Rebecca Landberg, spokesperson for the police, remarked, “We will provide more detailed information about the arrested individual, but it’s early in the investigation.” Local officials have assured increased police presence to comfort anxious residents, many of whom have expressed feeling unsafe.
Ramona, another resident, shared her fear: “It feels very scary and uncomfortable. It’s terrible for this to happen here.” Many locals now worry about returning to their familiar routines after such violence erupted close to home.
Authorities have arrested one suspect connected to the murder, but details surrounding the person’s identity and their relationship to Nimo have yet to be disclosed. “The motive is still unclear. It has nothing to do with honor culture or gang crime—just a woman on her way home who was suddenly attacked,” Saynab explained.
Family members are now left with questions and sorrow. Hibo described their aspirations for Nimo’s future: “She had just begun taking driving lessons and dreamed of starting her own family. None of those plans will come true now.”
The investigation continues as the community rallies together, coping with this senseless loss. Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community help.
The personal tragedy paints the picture of real loss—the kind felt deeply by families and friends left behind by violent acts. Nimo will not just be remembered as another statistic; she was their sister, friend, and cherished colleague whose life was taken too soon.
Authorities are expected to increase their updates as more details emerge from the investigation. Meanwhile, the community hopes for justice for Nimo, as they navigate the shadows left by violence.”
