UPDATE: POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY DECEASED WOMAN IN CALABAR HOTEL CASE ……COMMAND RENEWS APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ON MALE GUEST

CROSS RIVER STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE: POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY DECEASED WOMAN IN CALABAR HOTEL CASE

……COMMAND RENEWS APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ON MALE GUEST

1. The Cross River State Police Command wishes to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into the suspected homicide of an unidentified female guest at a hotel along Clifford Lane, Calabar South, earlier reported by the *Command in its press release of 8 September 2026.*

2. As part of ongoing efforts to establish the identity of the deceased, the Command is releasing her photograph and appeals to anyone who recognises her or may have information concerning her identity, family or associates to contact the Police with credible information.

3. Preliminary investigation indicates that the deceased lodged at the hotel alongside a male guest whose whereabouts remain under investigation. Efforts are ongoing to locate him and establish the circumstances surrounding the deceased’s death.

4. The receptionist on duty at the time of the incident remains in Police custody and is assisting investigators with information concerning the admission of the guests and events preceding the discovery of the deceased. His custody should not be construed as a determination of guilt, as any further action will be based on available evidence and in accordance with the law.

5. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, has directed that the investigation be conducted professionally and objectively to establish the identity of the deceased, determine the circumstances surrounding her death, locate the male guest and establish the roles, if any, of persons connected to the incident.

6. The Command therefore appeals to members of the public for credible information that may assist the investigation. Anyone who recognises the deceased from the photograph or has information that may assist in locating the male guest is urged to contact the Police Control Room on 0706 797 7330 or 0905 827 3057, or visit the nearest Police Station. Further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses.

E-SIGNED:
ASP EITOKPAH SUNDAY AKATA, ANIPR, MNISMA
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Cross River State Command
23rd September 2026