Police in Edo State have commenced an investigation into the death of Matthew Uwuigbe, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following an incident at a local hotel.
Uwuigbe was reportedly found dead in a hotel in Ekpoma after an encounter with a 21-year-old sex worker. The circumstances surrounding his sudden demise remain unclear as authorities work to establish whether foul play was involved.
Officers have already taken three individuals into custody in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of death and the specific roles played by those currently detained.
Ongoing police investigation in Edo State
The incident has caused concern within the academic community of Ambrose Alli University, one of the prominent higher institutions in the South-South region. While the specific identities of the three suspects have not been formally released by the police, they are being held for questioning regarding the death of the senior lecturer in the Ekpoma hotel.
Details regarding the specific hotel where the incident occurred have not been made public, nor has a medical report been released to explain the physiological cause of Uwuigbe’s death. The police are expected to conduct a thorough forensic examination and interview witnesses to piece together the timeline of events leading up to the discovery of his body.
The authorities are working to determine if the encounter with the 21-year-old woman led to a sudden medical emergency or if criminal activities were involved. As the investigation moves forward, the police will need to establish the connection between the three suspects and the deceased.
The Edo State Police Command is yet to release an official statement regarding the specific charges that might be brought against the suspects once the investigation concludes.
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