A senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, has been found dead in a hotel room in the town, with three people reportedly arrested in connection with the incident.
Uwuigbe, a lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, was reportedly found unresponsive on Monday, October 5, 2026, at One Corner Hotel, located before Mosco Junction in Ekpoma.
According to accounts surrounding the incident, the lecturer had allegedly checked into the hotel with a 21-year-old woman identified as Angela Jacob.
The woman, reportedly a sex worker, allegedly told investigators that after they had spent time together in the room, Uwuigbe asked her to get him water.
She reportedly left the room and, upon returning, found the lecturer unresponsive and lying lifeless on the bed.
The development reportedly prompted Angela to alert hotel management, after which the matter was reported to the police at about 8 p.m.
Police officers subsequently arrived at the hotel and took the deceased’s body to the mortuary at Oriaifo Memorial Hospital, while Angela, the hotel owner and the hotel manager were reportedly arrested as part of the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding Uwuigbe’s death have not been publicly established, and the arrest of the three individuals does not in itself mean they are responsible for his death.
AAU Confirms Lecturer’s Death
Ambrose Alli University confirmed the death of Uwuigbe in a Facebook announcement, describing the development as shocking.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, reportedly confirmed that Uwuigbe was a member of staff but said the circumstances surrounding his death were a personal matter unrelated to the institution.
Uwuigbe was known among students and alumni by the nickname “King of Boys,” with students describing him as a charismatic lecturer who was approachable and welcoming to people from different backgrounds.
Beyond his academic duties, he was also remembered by students for his everyday interactions with them.
According to accounts from those who knew him, the lecturer was often seen using either his car or motorcycle to pick up his children from school and was also known for assisting students whenever he could.
Students Mourn Popular Lecturer
News of Uwuigbe’s death has reportedly left students and former students mourning a lecturer they remembered for his distinctive personality and relationship with students.
A video from 2024 showing Uwuigbe interacting humorously with students during a class has also circulated alongside tributes to him.
Another video in which students recalled some of his memorable statements has also emerged as former students pay tribute to the lecturer.
For many of them, the death of the lecturer has brought an unexpected end to the life of a teacher they had come to know as “King of Boys.”
Meanwhile, investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are expected to establish what happened in the hotel room before his body was discovered.
