The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 53 year old lecturer, Abdulfatai Aiyede, who reportedly collapsed and died while visiting a young woman in Minna, the state capital.
The incident, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, was reported to the police on January 27, 2026, at about 10 a.m. The deceased, who was said to be a native of Bida, had travelled to Minna to visit a 25 year old nursing student identified as Stella Joseph at her residence.
Police investigations revealed that Aiyede was received by the young woman and was allegedly served a meal during the visit. Shortly after eating, he reportedly began to convulse and suddenly collapsed, causing panic at the residence.
He was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Minna for urgent medical attention. However, medical personnel at the hospital later confirmed that he had died.
Abiodun said the police have since taken Stella Joseph into custody in connection with the incident, as part of ongoing investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the lecturer’s sudden death.
“The body of the deceased has been deposited for medical examination to determine the actual cause of death,” the police spokesperson said, adding that further details would be made public as investigations progress.
The incident has generated concern within the Minna community, with residents calling for a thorough investigation to clarify the cause of the lecturer’s death and ensure accountability where necessary.
Police authorities reiterated their commitment to conducting a comprehensive investigation and urged members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculation while forensic and medical examinations are ongoing.
