The family of a lady, identified as Damilola Yekini, whose lifeless body was reportedly found inside a popular hotel in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State, has called on security agents not to treat the case with levity.
They are smelling a rat as to how their relation died under befuddling circumstances.
A close member of the family who spoke with our correspondent decried the nonchalant attitude of the hotel management and the security personnel, who he said were yet to apprehend the fleeing lover.
Weekend Hope learnt that the body of the victim, a 27-year old petrol attendant, was discovered on Tuesday evening, after some hotel staff members entered the room, following repeated knocks that went unanswered.
Meanwhile, the deceased's family members, who lamented the situation, said they suspected a foul play.
The hotel, situated along the busy OreOkitipupa Road and known as a regular stop-over for travellers and locals, became a scene of distress when workers found the lady lying motionless on the bed with no visible signs of violence.
A source told our correspondent that the deceased had checked into the hotel with a man identified as Sodiq Ganiyu, reportedly to spend the night.
“The two were seen together early in the day, but when the staff gained access to the room, the lady was found unresponsive, the source said.
"Ganiyu allegedly fled the scene shortly after the discovery, leaving no immediate clue as to his whereabouts.
Confirming the incident on Thursday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said operatives had begun efforts to track down the fleeing suspect.
“Yes, the incident happened, and we have begun investigation. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect,” the PPRO said.
The victim’s brother, Yusuf Akindele, expressed frustration that hotel employees, who he said were familiar with his sister because of her job at a nearby filling station had not provided any information about the man she was with.
“If they saw her with someone, they should know who he is. The hotel must have details about the person she lodged with,” he said.
He added that when he arrived at the hotel after hearing the news, he was pained by the sight of his sister’s body and the slow investigation.
Confirming the incident on Thursday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said operatives had begun efforts to track down the fleeing suspect.
“Yes, the incident happened, and we have begun investigation. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect,” the PPRO said.
The victim’s brother, Yusuf Akindele, expressed frustration that hotel employees, who he said were familiar with his sister because of her job at a nearby filling station had not provided any information about the man she was with.
“If they saw her with someone, they should know who he is. The hotel must have details about the person she lodged with,” he said.
He added that when he arrived at the hotel after hearing the news, he was pained by the sight of his sister’s body and the slow investigation.
“By the circumstances surrounding my sister’s death, the hotel should be closed for now, but | am surprised that it is still operational.
“| can confirm to you that no arrest has been made for further investigation,” Akindele said angrily.
Efforts to speak with the hotel management were unsuccessful as of the time of filing the report.
The Hope
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