Police probe man’s death in Jigawa hotel

The Jigawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the sudden death of a 60-year-old man at a hotel in Dutse. The man reportedly experienced a medical emergency, gasping for air shortly after consuming a meal he ordered after checking into the hotel with a 20-year-old woman.

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The incident occurred at a hotel in Dutse, where a 60-year-old man who checked in with a 20-year-old woman suddenly developed a medical emergency after requesting a meal.

Police officers from the Yalwawa Division responded swiftly to the distress report. They evacuated the victim to the General Hospital, Dutse, where medical personnel examined him and pronounced him dead. Detectives secured the scene and conducted a preliminary examination, recovering food items, beverages, a suspected sexual enhancement substance, and other personal effects for further examination.

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Upon receiving the distress report, police officers attached to the Yalwawa Division responded swiftly to the scene.

Following the medical certification of death and completion of necessary procedures, the deceased's remains were released to his family for burial as per their request. The 20-year-old woman who was with the deceased is cooperating with investigators and providing information to help establish the sequence of events leading to the incident.

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She is providing useful information to assist in establishing the sequence of events leading to the unfortunate occurrence. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State assured the public that the case would be handled professionally, thoroughly, and impartially. The command urged residents to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information that could cause panic or prejudice the investigation. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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The investigation will be conducted thoroughly, professionally, and impartially.