BODY OF YOUNG WOMAN FOUND IN UYO GUTTER, POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The lifeless body of a young woman, identified as Goodness Edem Israel, was discovered in a gutter along Udok Street, off Barracks Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in the early hours of Wednesday.

Residents of the area alerted authorities after stumbling upon the corpse, which showed no visible signs of gunshot or machete wounds. However, witnesses noted the presence of foam in her nostrils, raising suspicions of possible poisoning or internal trauma.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said that the deceased’s identity was established through her National Identity Number (NIN) found on her.

“The name on the NIN found with the body reads ‘Goodness Edem Israel.’ Investigation is in progress; I will communicate further developments,” she stated.

The circumstances surrounding the young woman’s death remain unclear, but police have launched a full investigation to determine the cause and identify any suspects.

The discovery has sparked concern among residents, who are calling for increased security patrols in the area.