Shock and fear gripped residents of Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday morning after the lifeless body of an unidentified young woman was found near the bustling Express Junction, a location known for its heavy foot traffic and early morning commercial activity.
The grim discovery was made by early commuters and traders who had arrived to set up their shops. Within minutes, images and videos of the lifeless woman began flooding social media platforms, drawing widespread attention and sparking speculation about her identity and the circumstances surrounding her death.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as heartbreaking and disturbing. “Nobody knows who she is or how her body got here. It’s really tragic,” said one resident who spoke on condition of anonymity. “We’re appealing to the authorities to remove her body and trace her family.”
Despite growing public concern, neither the police nor government officials have issued a formal statement, leaving the community in suspense and fueling anxiety across Uvwie and beyond. The woman’s identity remains unknown at the time of filing this report.
As photos of the deceased continue to circulate online, concerned citizens have launched a grassroots effort to crowdsource information that might help identify her. Many are also urging the Delta State Government and security agencies to take swift action to investigate the case and address the broader issue of insecurity in Ekpan and its environs.
“This is a wake-up call,” said another resident at the scene. “Our streets are no longer safe, especially for young women. We need better policing and community surveillance.”
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The tragic incident has reignited conversations around Delta State’s security challenges, with residents calling for urgent intervention from both the Uvwie Local Government Council and the state government. Calls are growing louder for authorities to install surveillance cameras and boost police presence in known crime-prone areas.
As the community grapples with this disturbing loss, residents are mourning in silence and demanding justice, not only for the unknown woman but for all victims of unchecked violence in the state.
Anyone with information that could help identify the deceased or unravel the mystery surrounding her death is urged to contact the nearest police station immediately.
Efforts to reach the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for official confirmation were unsuccessful as of press time.
