A yet-to-be-identified young woman has been found dead in a popular hotel in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Her body was discovered on Wednesday after hotel staff forced their way into the room when repeated calls to the occupants went unanswered.

A hotel employee, who spoke anonymously, told The Nation that the woman had checked into the hotel earlier in the day with a man believed to be her companion.

The man was said to have fled before the body was found.

“The two were seen together earlier in the day, but when staff entered the room, the lady was found unresponsive. One of us noticed something was wrong and alerted others. The matter was immediately reported to the police station in Ore,” the worker said.

The incident has shocked the community, with residents gathering at the hotel to express concern over the tragic development.

The body has since been deposited in a hospital morgue.

It was gathered that preliminary checks showed no visible injuries on the deceased, and the room showed no signs of struggle.

A full autopsy was said to have been scheduled to determine the cause of death.

Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, Olayinka Ayanlade, said investigations had begun and a manhunt for the fleeing suspect was underway.

“Yes, the incident happened, and we have begun an investigation. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect,” he said. (THE NATION)