Ambrose Alli University lecturer dies in Ekpoma hotel

Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), has died in a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Edo State.

According to the Edo State Police Command, the incident occurred on Sunday, October 5, 2026. Uwuigbe had reportedly checked into the hotel with a 21-year-old woman, identified as Angela Defa Jacob. Police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem stated that Uwuigbe sent Jacob to purchase water, and upon her return, she found him lying lifeless in the room.

Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the death: the hotel owner, the manager, and Angela Defa Jacob. They are currently being detained at the state police headquarters as investigations continue to determine the exact circumstances and cause of death. Uwuigbe’s remains have been moved to the Oriaifo Memorial Hospital mortuary.

Ambrose Alli University confirmed Uwuigbe was a staff member but emphasized that the incident took place off-campus and involved his private life. The university also clarified that the woman involved was not a student of the institution.