A tragic and mysterious incident has unfolded in Ogun State as the lifeless body of a Nigerian police inspector, identified as Haruna Mohammed, was discovered in a hotel room under suspicious circumstances. Adding to the intrigue, the woman who checked into the hotel with him in the early hours of Saturday, February 15, 2025, has since disappeared without a trace.
According to a police memo detailing the situation, the unsettling discovery was made at Super G Royal Hotel, located at 11 Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute. The hotel manager, Deborah Adejobi, reportedly noticed that the door to the room was left unlocked around 8:52 am. Upon investigation, she was met with a grim sight—Inspector Mohammed’s motionless body, while his female companion was nowhere to be found.
The hotel owner, Abiodun Olagunju, promptly alerted law enforcement to the suspicious incident. Shockingly, prior to her disappearance, the woman was last seen at around 6:00 am, when she approached the hotel reception to request table water.
Police authorities have classified the case as an unnatural death, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the officer’s demise. His remains have since been transferred to Life Channel Mortuary in Olambe, pending further investigation.
Police Memo Details Findings
A police memo providing a situation report (SITREP) on the incident has shed light on key details:
The officer and the unidentified woman checked into the hotel at approximately 1:00 am.
By 6:00 am, the woman was seen at the reception but vanished afterward.
At 8:52 am, the hotel manager discovered the room unlocked and found the officer’s body.
A police camouflage uniform bearing the inspector’s rank and name was recovered from his bag.
The hotel manager was taken in for questioning.
The unidentified woman is now on the run, and police have launched a manhunt.
Authorities are currently treating the case with the utmost seriousness as investigations continue. The circumstances surrounding Mohammed’s sudden death, the identity of his missing companion, and any potential foul play remain at the center of police inquiries.
Suspense, Questions, and Unanswered Mysteries
What exactly transpired in that hotel room? Was Inspector Mohammed a victim of foul play, or did he suffer a medical emergency? Why did his female companion flee the scene? These are the burning questions investigators are working to answer.
As the search intensifies for the missing woman, security agencies are urging the public to come forward with any useful information that could help unravel this perplexing case.
This shocking development adds to the growing list of unresolved deaths in Nigerian hotels, fueling concerns over safety and security within such establishments. The coming days are expected to bring new revelations, but for now, the mystery deepens.
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