The Cross River State Police Command has released the photograph of a woman found dead in a hotel in Calabar South, as detectives intensify efforts to identify her and locate the unidentified male guest who lodged with her.
The woman was found dead earlier this month in a hotel room along Clifford Lane, Calabar South, after reportedly checking into the facility with a man whose whereabouts remain unknown.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, the Command appealed to members of the public who may recognise the deceased or have information about her identity, family or associates to come forward. 
The Police said preliminary investigations established that the woman had lodged at the hotel alongside a male guest, adding that efforts were ongoing to locate him and establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
The latest development follows the Command’s September 8 report that an unidentified female guest had been found unresponsive in Room 2 of the hotel.
According to the earlier police account, the male guest who checked into the hotel with the woman had not been properly documented at the time of their admission.
The woman was reportedly discovered by the receptionist after the door to the room was noticed to be open.
Police investigators who visited the scene reportedly observed apparent marks of violence on the woman’s face and neck.
She was subsequently taken to the General Hospital, Calabar, where she was confirmed dead before her remains were deposited at the mortuary.
Meanwhile, the receptionist on duty at the time of the incident remains in police custody and is assisting investigators.
The Command said the receptionist was being questioned over the admission of the guests and events preceding the discovery of the deceased.
However, the Police stressed that his detention should not be interpreted as a determination of guilt.
According to the Command, any further action would be based on available evidence and carried out in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has directed that the investigation be conducted professionally and objectively.
The investigation is expected to establish the identity of the deceased, determine the circumstances surrounding her death, locate the male guest and establish the roles, if any, of persons connected to the incident.
The Police appealed to anyone who recognises the woman or has information that could assist investigators in locating the male guest to contact the Police Control Room on 0706 797 7330 or 0905 827 3057, or visit the nearest police station.
The Command said further updates would be communicated as the investigation progresses.
