The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the death of an unidentified woman following a fire outbreak at a residential building along Ikpa Road in Uyo, the state capital.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday after the woman reportedly accompanied a male companion to the residence.
According to reports, the man had met the deceased at a nightclub in Uyo before taking her to his apartment. A fire later broke out in the building, trapping the woman inside.
The male occupant was said to have escaped the burning building unharmed, while the woman sustained fatal burns.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Timfon John, said the command had commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command confirms that a fire incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, 20th July 2026, at a residential building located along Ikpa Road, Uyo.
“Regrettably, one female adult lost her life in the incident, while a male occupant survived,” he said.
The police spokesperson added that the deceased had yet to be formally identified.
“The deceased had not been formally identified. Efforts are ongoing to establish her identity, and updates will be communicated as soon as they become available,” John stated.
The police have not disclosed the cause of the fire, while investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the incident.
