The Northern Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of two women whose bodies were discovered in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in the Gbewa Residential Area of Tamale.
According to the Police, the bodies were found on Monday, August 3, after the hotel’s management reported the incident.
In a statement signed by the Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, on Tuesday, August 4, the Police said officers responded to the report and found the bodies of the two women, who are believed to be nationals of Benin.
The bodies were conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Police said preliminary investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths, confirm the identities of the deceased, and liaise with the relevant authorities to contact their families.
To strengthen the investigation, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed a special team from the National Police Headquarters to assist the Northern Regional Police Command.
The Police have appealed to the public to provide any credible information that could aid the investigation. Anyone with relevant information is urged to call the Police emergency numbers 191 or 18555, or report to the nearest police station.
