The Cross River State Police Command in Nigeria has initiated a search for a male hotel guest who disappeared after checking into a hotel in Calabar South with a woman who was later found dead. According to the police, the woman was discovered dead at the hotel along Clifford Lane, Calabar South, in a suspected homicide. The incident was reported on September 8, 2026, and an update was issued by the police on Wednesday, September 24, 2026.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had lodged at the hotel alongside the unidentified man, whose current whereabouts remain unknown. The police are working to locate him and establish the events that preceded the discovery of the woman's body. The command has also released a photograph of the deceased as part of efforts to identify her and trace her family and associates.
The police have appealed to anyone who recognises the woman or has information about her identity or the whereabouts of the male guest to contact the police. The receptionist who was on duty when the two guests were admitted remains in police custody and is assisting investigators. He is being questioned about the admission of the guests and events leading up to the discovery of the deceased.
The command clarified that the receptionist's detention does not establish his guilt, stressing that any further action would depend on available evidence and comply with the law. The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has directed that the investigation be handled professionally and objectively.
The police are treating the incident as a suspected homicide and are working to gather more information. The woman's identity has not been established, and the police are relying on public assistance to identify her and locate the male guest. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The incident has raised concerns about hotel security and the safety of guests. The police are reviewing the hotel's security protocols and interviewing staff members to determine if there were any lapses in the admission process. The hotel's management has not released a statement, but the police are working closely with them to resolve the case.
The police are confident that they will locate the male guest and establish the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. The case is being handled with sensitivity, and the police are committed to ensuring that justice is served. The public is being urged to provide any information that may assist in the investigation.
Key points
- The police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the deceased woman and locating the male guest.
- The incident is being treated as a suspected homicide, and the police are working to gather more information.
- The receptionist is in police custody and is assisting investigators, but his detention does not establish his guilt.
