Dr. Matthew Uwaigbe, a faculty member of [Ambrose Alli University](https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng), was found dead on the bed of a hotel room in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Edo State, on Sunday, 5 October 2026, after a sexual encounter with a 21‑year‑old sex worker.
**What happened at the hotel?**
The lecturer had checked into the establishment with the woman, identified as Angela Defa Jacob. After their intimate encounter, Uwaigbe asked Jacob to leave the room briefly to fetch water. She complied, stepped out, and returned a short while later to discover the lecturer lying motionless.
**What did the police say?**
A spokesperson for the [Edo State Police](https://www.edopolice.gov.ng), Eno Ikoedem, confirmed that the deceased had been staying at the hotel and had hired the 21‑year‑old woman for the night. Ikoedem stated, "Jacob was sent out to purchase water and found Uwaigbe dead when she returned."
The incident was reported to authorities at approximately 8 p.m. on the same day. Police investigations are ongoing, and no foul play has been publicly disclosed.
**How did the university respond?**
Ambrose Alli University acknowledged that Dr. Uwaigbe was a member of its staff but emphasized that the tragedy did not occur on university premises. The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, described the circumstances as a private matter unrelated to the university and clarified that the woman involved was not a student.
The case highlights concerns about personal conduct among academic staff and underscores the role of law enforcement in investigating deaths that occur under unusual circumstances.