Colombian man found dead in Lagos hotel, police begin p

An investigation is ongoing in Lagos following the mysterious death of 80-year-old Colombian national, Quesada Vanegas Ricardo Alfonso.

His body was discovered in a hotel room at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Festac Town, sparking concerns and an immediate police response.

According to security analyst Zagozola Makama, authorities were alerted at around 3:45 p.m. on May 1 after a distress call was made to the police.

The body was found on the eighth floor of the hotel, and a team of homicide detectives quickly arrived to begin their investigation.

In response, a team of officers, including homicide detectives, was swiftly deployed to the scene to begin preliminary investigations.

Preliminary findings indicate that the man had been residing at the hotel for over four months prior to his death. Authorities confirmed that no visible signs of violence or foul play were detected on the body.

“The corpse was evacuated and transported to Mainland General Hospital morgue in Yaba, where it has been preserved for autopsy. The coroner’s inquest and other necessary procedures have been initiated, with the investigation ongoing.

“Furthermore, some hotel management staff were briefly taken into custody for failing to maintain proper records of their guests. They have since been released as part of the investigation.

“The police assured that thorough investigation will continue to determine the cause of death,” said the sources.