Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, has died under circumstances that have sparked widespread concern. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, October 5, 2026, at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The lecturer had checked into the hotel with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker, Angela Defa Jacob.
The incident unfolded when the lecturer, after engaging in a sexual encounter with Jacob, asked her to purchase something for them. Upon her return, she found Uwuigbe lifeless on the bed. The matter was promptly reported to the police at around 8 p.m. on the same day. The police were informed of the circumstances surrounding the lecturer's death.
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed that three persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Spokesperson Eno Ikoedem stated that the arrests include the hotel owner, the manager, and the sex worker, Angela Defa Jacob. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Uwuigbe's death.
The corpse of the deceased lecturer has been deposited at the Oriaifo Memorial Hospital mortuary. The university's administration has reacted to the incident, with Public Relations Officer Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika confirming Uwuigbe's identity as a staff member. However, Aladenika emphasized that the incident occurred outside the university campus and was part of the lecturer's private life.
The university administration has sought to distance itself from the incident, stating that the sex worker involved is not a student of the institution. According to Aladenika, everything that happened occurred outside the university's premises. The incident has sparked concern within the academic community and the wider public.
The incident has raised questions about the safety and security of individuals engaging in private activities outside of their primary institutions. An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of Uwuigbe's death. The arrested individuals are currently in custody as the police continue their probe.
The death of Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe has sent shockwaves through the academic community in Edo State. As the investigation continues, many are left to wonder about the circumstances that led to the tragic event. The university community and the general public are awaiting further details as the police investigation unfolds.
Key points
- Three persons have been arrested in connection with the incident.
- The incident occurred outside the university campus.
- The lecturer's death has sparked widespread concern within the academic community and the wider public.
