The lifeless body of a young woman was discovered in a hotel in the Igbogene area of Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, leaving residents deeply unsettled. The incident occurred on Saturday and has already sparked widespread concern in the community.
According to local sources, the woman had checked into the hotel with a man believed to be an internet fraudster, commonly known as a “Yahoo boy.” Not long after they arrived, the man allegedly left alone, leaving her behind. Hours later, the hotel manager entered the room and was met with a grim scene — the woman was dead. Authorities at the Igbogene Divisional Police Headquarters were alerted immediately.
Witnesses say the news spread quickly, throwing the neighborhood into shock and confusion. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, but many suspect foul play given the man’s sudden disappearance.
Bayelsa State Police Command spokesperson Musa Muhammad confirmed the report, stating that no arrests have been made yet but that a thorough investigation is underway. Detectives are pursuing every lead to identify and apprehend those responsible. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
For now, the unanswered questions — her identity, the reason for her death, and the whereabouts of her companion — hang heavily over the community, as police work to piece together the truth behind the tragedy.