Police launch investigation after woman found dead in Calabar Hotel
A woman has been found dead with injuries to her face and neck in a hotel room in Calabar, Cross River State, prompting the police to launch an investigation into the incident. The incident occurred at a hotel on Clifford Street in Calabar South Local Government Area, while the police have begun searching for a […] Police launch investigation after woman found dead in Calabar Hotel
A woman's body was discovered with facial and neck injuries in a hotel room at Calabar Hotel, prompting the police to launch an investigation. The incident transpired in the Calabar South Local Government Area, near Clifford Street. ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the police spokesperson, confirmed the event in a statement on Tuesday. The hotel's director, manager, and receptionist reported the incident to the police around 8 am on Monday, September 8, 2026.
An unidentified male guest had checked in with a female companion, though her identity remains unknown. Preliminary reports suggest that the man's registration at the hotel was incomplete. The receptionist noticed the room door open and upon entering, found the woman unresponsive on the bed. The police found injuries on the victim and retrieved tablets from her handbag for examination, though no connection to the death has been established yet.
The hotel receptionist was detained as part of the investigation, but the police clarified that this is not indicative of any wrongdoing. The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Geoffrey Ordue, has ordered a full and transparent inquiry into the incident.
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