Businessman leaves home for shop, found dead inside hotel room

A businessman, Chukwunonso Chukwujekwu, has been found dead inside an hotel in Tudun Wada area of Boi in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

This was after the businessman told his 27-year-old wife, Grace, he was leaving for his shop, where he sells provisions.

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the incident.

Its spokesman, Ahmed Wakil, said: “One Mrs Grace Chukwuemeka, 27 years old, reported at the Bogoro Divisional Headquarters on November 30, 2022, that her husband, Mr. Chukwunonso Chukwujekwu left home for his provision shop located at Boi and since then he did not return.

“Immediately after she reported, the DPO, Bogoro led a team of detectives to organise a search party in the area.

“Consequently, he was found dead in a hotel room situated at Tudun Wada area of Boi in Bogoro LGA lying on the floor with saliva and foams from his mouth.

“The DPO and his men evacuated the corpse to the General Hospital, Bogoro where he was certified dead by a medical doctor on duty.

“Presently, the Commissioner of Police has ordered for an autopsy to determine the cause of the death. Investigation is ongoing.”