A middle-aged woman, Mrs Affiong Peters, has died after reportedly collapsing shortly after getting off a commercial bus in Calabar, Cross River State.
The incident occurred around 11:30pm on Saturday at Edgerly, along William George Street, in the state capital.
The Cross River State Police Command said the incident was reported at Atakpa Police Station by the driver of the mini-bus, Okon John.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, Mrs Peters had stepped down from the vehicle with seven other passengers when she suddenly sat on the ground and became unresponsive.
“Concerned passengers assisted in returning her to the vehicle, and she was promptly taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for emergency medical attention,” Eitokpah said.
He explained that despite efforts by medical personnel, the woman was later pronounced dead.
The police spokesperson said the deceased’s family had been located and notified, while arrangements were underway for the preservation of her remains.
Eitokpah added that there was currently no indication of foul play, noting that the matter was being handled according to standard police procedures.
The sudden death of the woman has left residents of the area shocked, with many expressing sadness over the unexpected incident.