The Cross River State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the de#th of a yet-to-be-identified female guest at a hotel in Calabar South Metropolis of the state.

According to the command’s spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the deceased’s body was discovered by the management of the hotel in the early hours of today, September 8. He stated that the lady was discovered lifeless on the floor with samples of drugs and other substances around her, with marks of v!olence spotted around her neck.

The police immediately cordoned the area, retrieved the body, and deposited it in the morgue.

He said the hotel receptionist has been arrested while efforts are being made to apprehend the fleeing male companion.