A yet-to-be-identified woman was found dead inside a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke Napep, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Aba, Abia State.
The incident happened along the Umungasi axis, near Tonimas Filling Station and close to Abia Polytechnic, while the tricycle was heading toward Railway Junction.
Eyewitnesses said the woman was alive when she boarded the Keke but slumped and died suddenly during the ride. The cause of death remains unknown, and authorities have not released an official statement on the incident.
Efforts to identify the woman have so far been unsuccessful. Concerned bystanders searched her belongings and found a mobile phone with a flat battery. In a bid to trace her identity, a SIM card from the phone was inserted into another device, and her number was discovered as +2348066127524.
The Abia State Police Command has been informed and has begun an investigation. They are appealing to members of the public who may recognize the woman or know her family to come forward.
Residents around Umungasi and passersby are also urged to visit the scene or contact authorities to help in identifying the deceased and notifying her next of kin.
