The Cross River State Police Command has released the photograph of an unidentified woman found dead in a Calabar hotel and appealed to the public to help identify her.
The woman was found dead in a hotel room along Clifford Lane, Calabar South, earlier this month.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
According to the statement, preliminary investigation showed that the deceased lodged at the hotel alongside a male guest whose current whereabouts remain unknown.
The command said investigators have intensified efforts to establish her identity and determine the circumstances surrounding her death as the search for her companion continues.
Police also said the receptionist who was on duty when the incident occurred remains in custody and is assisting the investigators with information about the admission of the guests and events leading up to the discovery of the deceased.
The police noted that the receptionist’s detention should not be interpreted as a determination of guilt.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
“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.”
