The Cross River State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a male guest after an unidentified woman was found dead inside a hotel room in Calabar South Local Government Area.
The incident occurred at a hotel located along Clifford Street, where the man reportedly lodged with the woman on Monday evening, September 7, 2026.
According to the police, the incident was reported around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday by the hotel director, accompanied by the manager and receptionist on duty.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the male guest allegedly failed to provide proper identification when checking into Room 2 with the female companion.
The police said the receptionist later noticed that the room door was open. Assuming that the occupants had checked out, he entered the room to switch off the ceiling fan but was shocked to find the woman lying unresponsive on the bed.
Investigators who visited the scene reportedly observed apparent marks of violence on the woman’s face and neck.
Her body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital, Calabar, where she was confirmed dead and deposited at the mortuary pending further investigation and possible forensic examination.
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Police also recovered some tablets from the deceased’s handbag. However, authorities stressed that no link has been established between the tablets and her death at this stage.
The receptionist has been taken into custody to assist investigators in determining how the guests were admitted and what happened before the woman was found dead. Police clarified that his detention does not mean he has been found guilty of any offence.
The police are currently working to identify the deceased and locate the male guest who was reportedly with her.
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, ordered a thorough and professional investigation into the case, including efforts to establish the cause of death and the roles of anyone connected to the incident.
The command urged members of the public to avoid spreading unverified information and appealed to anyone with credible information about the deceased or the whereabouts of the male guest to contact the nearest police station.
The police said further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
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