Police investigate death of two women found in Tamale Hotel
The Northern Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into the deaths of two women whose bodies were discovered in a room at the 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 management reported the incident.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the Police said officers who responded to the report discovered the bodies of the two women, who are believed to be nationals of Benin.
The remains have been deposited at the Tamale Teaching Hospital mortuary pending preservation and a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
The Police said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, formally identify the deceased and liaise with the appropriate authorities to notify their families.
As part of efforts to expedite the investigation, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed a special team of investigators, intelligence officers and crime scene experts from the National Police Headquarters to support the Northern Regional Police Command.