Police investigate deaths of two women found in Tamale hotel, IGP deploys special team
The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into the deaths of two women whose bodies were discovered in a hotel room in Tamale, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) deploying a special team to support the probe.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the deaths of two women discovered in a hotel room in Tamale, with the Inspector-General of Police deploying a special team to aid the probe. The bodies were found at Cab Hospitality Hotel in Gbewa Residential Area on Monday, August 3, 2026, after a report from the hotel management. The women, believed to be Beninese nationals, have been transferred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for preservation and post-mortem examination.
Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of death, identify the victims, and coordinate with authorities to inform their families. The IGP has dispatched a special team to bolster the Northern Regional Police Command's investigation. The Police have urged the public to provide any credible information to assist the inquiry through emergency numbers 191 or 18555, or by reporting to the nearest police station.
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