{
  "id": 141146,
  "title": "Police investigate deaths of two Beninese women found in Tamale hotel room",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/police-investigate-deaths-of-two-beninese-women-found-in-tamale-hotel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T17:07:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/police-investigate-deaths-of-two-beninese-women-found-in-tamale-hotel-room/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two female individuals from Benin have met untimely deaths in a hotel room located in Tamale, according to reports from the Northern Regional Police Command. The discovery of the bodies was made on Monday, August 3, when hotel staff informed the authorities about the incident. Subsequent investigations revealed that the deceased were likely citizens of Benin, as confirmed by the police statement released on Tuesday, August 4.\n\nUpon arrival at the scene, police officers discovered the bodies of the two women and promptly conveyed them to the Tamale Teaching Hospital mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination. The primary objective of these tests is to ascertain the precise cause of death. The preliminary investigation is underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic event, identify the deceased individuals, and collaborate with relevant authorities to notify their families.\n\nThe Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has taken proactive measures to bolster the ongoing investigation by deploying a specialized team. This team comprises seasoned investigators, intelligence officers, and crime scene experts from the National Police Headquarters who are offering their support to the Northern Regional Police Command. The IGP has urged members of the public who possess any credible information that may contribute to the investigation to promptly contact the emergency numbers 191 or 18555. Alternatively, individuals can report to their nearest police station to provide any relevant details.",
  "summary": "The Northern Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the deaths of two women whose bodies were discovered in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in the Gbewa Residential Area of Tamale.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Police investigate deaths of two women found in Tamale hotel, IGP deploys special team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/police-investigate-deaths-of-two-women-found-in-tamale-hotel-igp",
        "published": "2026-08-04T17:21:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}