Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of a final-year student, Emem Okon Jimmy, from the Department of Journalism and Media Studies.
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Emem reportedly passed away in her sleep on Thursday, July 17, 2025, but her lifeless body was not discovered until the following night, when concerned neighbors found her.
An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said the Emem was hale and hearty the previous day and even shared dinner with other tenants at the students’ lodge before she retired to bed.
A neighbour who also pleaded anonymity said it was on Friday evening, at about 10:00 pm when the caretaker of the lodge raised the alarm that the deceased was not seen outside throughout the day, causing other neighbors to attempt to open her door but discovered that it was locked from inside.
“It was then that all the tenants came out, opened the roof and broke the ceiling before they could gain access to the room.
“The deceased was found covered with her bedspread while holding her cell phone tight – suggesting that she wanted to make calls but couldn’t.
“It was discovered that blood oozed out from her nose and stained the mattress as she laid face down stiff dead,” the source said.
The neighbour explained that the caretaker of the compound called the elder brother of Emem who drove from Uyo to Ikot Ekpene and took the corpse to the mortuary.
Addressing the students during candle light procession ahead of burial on Saturday 25th July, 2025, the Head of Department of Journalism and Media Studies of the institution, Dr Inemesit Umoren consoled with the students and advised them to take heart as God knows all things.
He advised them to go for regular medical checkups even as they attend to their academics engagements .
“It is sad that we lost one of you again . This is the second time we lost a student in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies this year.
“May the soul of the departed rest in peace. We pray ,it won’t happen again. I sympathize with you people . Take heart! Rest in Peace Emem Jimmy.”
Meanwhile, the President of Department of Journalism And Media Studies, Nsoefen Mark Akpan, has enjoined all the students to attend the burial of their colleague and accord her a befitting funeral on Saturday 25th July, 2025.
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