Emem Okon Jimmy, a final year student of Journalism and Media Studies at the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Emem Okon Jimmy has reportedly died in her sleep.
The student reportedly passed away on Thursday, 17th July, 2025 but her remains were discovered at about 10:00 pm on Friday by neighbours.
An eyewitness said the deceased was hale and hearty the previous day and even shared dinner with other tenants at the students’ lodge before she went to bed.
According to a neighbour, the caretaker of the lodge raised the alarm that the deceased was not seen outside throughout Friday.
The neighbours attempted 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 neighbour narrated.
“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 caretaker called the elder brother of the deceased who drove from Uyo to Ikot Ekpene and conveyed the corpse to the mortuary.
The students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic held a candlelight procession in honour of the deceased on Thursday, July 24.
She will be laid to rest on Saturday, 26th July, 2025 in Uyo.
Speaking at the procession, Head of Department of Journalism and Media Studies of the institution, Dr Inemesit Umoren, advised students to always go for regular medical checkups.
Meanwhile, friends, course mates and acquaintances have taken to Facebook to mourn her
